Delores Ann Denton Gowen

October 28, 1935 - August 29, 2018

Delores Ann Gowen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Gowen and a son, Bobby Gowen. She was born of the late Robey Denton and the late Louise Owensby in Lynchburg, Virginia. She and her husband were the owner and operator of Gowen's Grocery for 30 plus years. She had a passion for helping others and worked for Meals on Wheels in Campbell County for 25 plus years. She loved her family, friends, work and travel. Delores is survived by her son, Kenneth Daryl Gowen and his wife, Anne of Altavista; two granddaughters, Brandy Gowen Allen and her husband, Jeff and Ashton Leigh Gowen both of Altavista and one great-granddaughter, Maci Leigh Allen of Altavista. She was known to her grandchildren as "Nannie/Nama". She enjoyed spending time with two special sister-in-laws, Elaine and Cheryl Gowen of Altavista and talking with her nephew, Scottie Gowen of Altavista. She was fortunate to have dear friends Cathy and Joe Sheppard of Hurt and Teresa and Megan Milton of Altavista. She had many passions in life including her dog and closest companion, Lucy. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Fort Hill Mausoleum, Lynchburg by the Rev. Dennis Nichols. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., Friday at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence of Kenneth Gowen. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Children's Cancer Society, 500 North Broadway, Suite 1850, St. Louis, MO 63102. Please visit the online tribute at www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com to share a memory or send a condolence to the family.