Violette Mae Rowell, 87, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away July 27, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 31, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Haze and Evelyn Buckmaster. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Haze and Mackie Buckmaster.

Devoted wife of Ernest L. Rowell, beloved mother of Bonnie Blackwell, Debbie Weimert, Marilyn Harkey, Ernest L. Rowell, Jr., Lisa Rowell, Johnny Darnell, Darrell Caudill, the late Vernie Reid and the late Calvin Darnell. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church of Calvert County, German Chapel Road, Prince Frederick, MD on Friday July 31, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8PM where services will be held on Saturday August 1, 2015 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Wesley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.