Dale S. McGowen, 72, of
Rome, NY, passed away April 6,
2024, surrounded by family. Dale
was born to Arlene Fountain Gowett
and Donald Durgan on August 11,
1951. After graduating from Rome
Free Academy in 1970, Dale married
Gerald R. McGowen on January 23,
1971.
She was a stay-at-home wife,
mother, and grandmother while her
husband traveled the roads driving
tractor trailer for 50 plus years.
After Gerald’s retirement from the
road, Dale and Gerald enjoyed
staying home playing cards,
watching TV and enjoying the
company of their children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and family dogs.
Dale is survived by her daughter,
Tina McGowen, son Gerald R.
McGowen Jr., grandchildren Richard
Boyd along with the family dogs
Karly and Hershel with whom she
loved dearly, Tyler (Emily Whaley)
Boyd, Hannah Asch, Izaic and
Maveric McGowen;
great-grandchildren Paisleigh,
Baylee, Madelynn, Emmett and
another great-granddaughter on the
way. She also leaves behind a
sister Donnell “Dee” Holtzclaw of
NE, brother's Mark Gowett of NC,
Terry Gowett of IL, and Frank
Gowett of SC., along with many
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
and cousins. Dale was predeceased
by her husband Gerald, mother,
father and stepfather Frank
Gowett, and a special
sister-in-law Rosemary Wilson.
The family would like to thank
Dr.Vanderhoof and nursing staff of
ICU at Oneida Health for their
commitment, care, and compassion
while caring for Dale.
Private services will be held at
the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted
to Nunn & Harper Funeral Home
Inc., 418 N George St., Rome, N.Y.
13440.
You may view the obituary and send
a message of sympathy at
www.nunnandharper.com
