Rowena Marlene Thompson, age 83, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.  

 

Rowena was born on April 23, 1943, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Marvin and Ruth (Goldsmith) Hine.  She grew up in Edna, Kansas where she attended local schools through 8th grade.  She then attended LCCHS at Altamont, Kansas graduating in 1961.  

 

On November 19, 1961, she married the love of her life, Darrell Thompson in Alluwe, Oklahoma.  The couple made their home in Fort Scott, Kansas where they raised their son, Steven.  After Darrell's retirement, the couple moved to South Coffeyville, Oklahoma.  Darrell preceded her in death on November 7, 2023.  

 

Rowena worked at Edna Cafe, Ben Franklins in Coffeyville, and Western Insurance Company and Whitesides IGA in Fort Scott.   Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and cross stitching.  She crocheted hundreds of prayer wraps for those in need.  She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Coffeyville.

 

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Steve (Cindy) Thompson, several cherished nieces and nephews and cousins.

 

Following Rowena’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.  No public service is scheduled at this time.  Private inurnment will take place at Lake Creek Cemetery.  She requested memorial donations to Grace Fellowship Church.

 

To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Rowena’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com