Rowena Helen Dean Larrimore

Rowena Helen Dean Larrimore from Greensboro passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on December 1, 1944, in Greensboro, Md, she was the daughter of the late Edward G. Dean and Frances Thompson Dean. Rowena was raised in Greensboro and resided in the same house throughout her life. She graduated from North Caroline High School in 1962 and later completed her nursing education at McQueen Gibbs Nursing School. Rowena pursued a fulfilling nursing career, serving at various institutions such as the Caroline County Health Department, holding the position of Supervisor of School Health in Caroline County, and working at the Caroline Center in Ridgely, Md. She was fondly referred to as the unofficial town and county nurse by her family. Rowena treasured her family above all. Her husband, children, grandchildren, and her newest addition, great-grandchild Kinsley, were the most important people in her life. She always made it a point to attend all their sports events, games, and competitions, and even during challenging times, she was there to support them. The family viewed her as the glue that held everyone together. She was constantly on the move, earning the family nickname "gas and go." Her interests included traveling, lounging on the beach, playing card games, and having lunches with the ladies. She found joy in reading romance novels, watching Hallmark movies, and her Mickey Mouse. Rowena is survived by her husband Donald L. Larrimore, and her three children: Mark Lynch of Greensboro MD, Nancy Morris (Terry) of Felton DE, and Judy VanSchaik (Woody Bramble) of Trappe MD. Additionally, she is survived by eight grandchildren: Katlyn Guiffredo (Adam), Kaci Lynch (Logan), Emmy Lynch, Hunter Dixon (Tori), Noah Dixon, Brandon VanSchaik (Alison), Jacob VanSchaik (Angelica), and Alissa Bramble, as well as one great-grandchild, Kinsley Harris. She is also survived by her stepbrother, Bill Towers (Jane) of Milford, DE, and sister-in-law Wendy Mitchell of Church Hill MD. She was predeceased by her parents Edward G. Dean and Frances Thompson Dean, as well as stepmother Virginia Dean, and Grandmother Willie Harris. A visitation will take place on Saturday, March 9, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Greensboro MD, from 10 AM to 11 AM, followed by a service at 11 AM. A luncheon will be served at Wheatly Community Hall Following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Paul’s UMC in Greensboro Md. Online condolences can be shared at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

Rowena Helen Dean Larrimore

December 1, 1944 - March 1, 2024