Genevieve (Rhoades) Rowell

Genevieve (Rhoades) Rowell passed away on June 22, 2023 in Townshend, Vermont. She was born in Braintree, Vermont on June 3, 1928 to Francis and Pearle (Flint) Rhoades. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1946. She married the love of her life, Wayne Rowell, on September 3, 1946 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage until Wayne's passing in 2014. Growing up she loved to ride her pony to her grandparents on Braintree Hill and help on the farm. When she married, Genevieve moved with Wayne to the Rowell family farm in Tunbridge and managed it for 10 years until they moved to Wilmington. Genevieve worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Wilmington, Vermont until her retirement. After retirement, She and Wayne spent 20 years traveling and camping in every state except Hawaii. They journeyed to Alaska twice in a pickup camper where Wayne would catch salmon and she would can them in the camper. They truly enjoyed their adventures while traveling together eventually purchasing a Class A motorhome and towing a car behind. Genevieve was a more than 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and belonged to Good Sam and the National Campers and Travelers Association. She was an avid knitter attending Knitting Camp with Elizabeth Zimmerman several summers. She created several patterns and sold them to knitting magazines. She also taught knitting classes in Wilmington. Later when her arthritis prevented her from knitting, she created intricate greeting cards which she sold. After Wayne passed Genevieve moved to Valley Cares in Townshend where she was active on the board of directors. Genevieve is survived by her 5 children and their spouses; Richard and Sandra of Gardendale, Alabama, Helen and Frank of St. Albans, Mary and Joel of Randolph, Steven and Janet of Keene, New Hampshire, and Robert and Susan of Newfane. She had 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren with one more on the way. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Wayne, and her sister, Lois.Funeral services will be private.Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Valley Cares, Inc. 457 Grafton Road, Townshend, VT 05353