Debra Kay Rowe, age 72, of Xenia, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 22, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Glenn Elden and Josephine (Currington) Glass.

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her daughter: Bethany Ann Rowe Tuck; sister: Rita Marie Sparks-Pearson; father-in-law and mother-in-law: James Cole, Edith Josephine Echard and Willaim and Betty Rowe; nephews and niece: Billy Smith, Jonathon Peryea, Steve Glass, Kevin Glass, Taylor Clouse and Jessica Glass Swan.

Debra married Pastor William V. Rowe on April 18, 1970 and committed her life to being a mother and pastor's wife. She was a faithful servant and devoted to both her own family and her church family. She is survived by her loving husband; children: William V. Rowe II (Krista Ann) of Waynesville; Amy R. (Paul) Spicer of Beavercreek; and Kayleigh C. Rowe of Xenia; grandchildren: Tyler M. and Ellie Rowe, Kaytlyn Spicer, Rai, Kaymen and Kaizen Gilbert; sister: Linda Darlene Schoonover of Fairborn; her in-laws: Frances Clevenger, James (Betty) Cole, Janice Smith, Judy Brandenburg, Tammy Cole and Edward (Jonda) Cole; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate her life will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Trinity Christian Assembly, 1146 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek. Ron and Edna Wagers will lead the celebration. Visitation will be held 10 AM Wednesday at the church until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or a Mission or Charity of your choice in memory of Debra. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.