Diane Mary Rowe, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 8, 1946, in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Thomas and Phyllis Carr Inman. She was also preceded in death by her husband Maxie Rowe.

Mrs. Rowe was of the Christian faith and a former grill cook at the Dining Center at Lindsey Wilson College. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her two sons Max Rowe (Karen) of Center, KY and PJ Rowe (Rachel) of Columbia, KY; six grandchildren Summer, Mason, and Jadyn Rowe, Chastity Hammer (David), Morgan Walls (Russell), and Chelsea Harper (Jacob); seven great grandchildren Lee Walls, Ethan Rakes, Samuel Harper, Knox Hammer, Ridley Hammer, Mallyson Walls, and Ellery Walls; two sisters Barbara Buntin (Phil) and Janice Schmude both of Illinois.

A celebration of life service will be 11:00am Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-7:00pm and will continue Thursday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Randy Parnell will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Nathaniel Phipps, Jimmy Campbell, Adrian Claywell, David Sneed, and Brian Benjamin.  Honorary pallbearer will be William Burton.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Green River Animal Shelter.