Shirley Ann Rowe

Shirley Ann Rowe, 73, of Coolidge died on March 20, 2017.

Mrs. Rowe was born on Nov. 21, 1943, the first child of Winnie and Leon Yates, and was raised in Pinal County. She had two sisters and two brothers. At age 16 she married Larry Rowe and had a son and daughter, Robert and Penny Rowe.

She enjoyed crafts including floral arranging, weaving rope baskets, painting and sewing and also baking. A "fashionista," her main addiction was watching QVC. She worked for many years at the state prison in Florence, criminal investigation unit, before retiring. Her family said she was well respected, admirable, classy, passionate and wise. She loved all her family and cherished her three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel. Luncheon following at American Legion post in Coolidge.