Frances A. Rowsey, 84, of Huntington passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington with Pastor Andy Magnusson officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born January 18, 1927 in Huntington, a daughter of the late James L. and Corine E. Lowry Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Rowsey. Mrs. Rowsey was a member of Baptist Temple, Huntington. Frances was also an avid Bridge player. She is survived by one daughter, Linda (Jim) Machut of Hillsborough, NJ; two sons, William A. (Marsha) Rowsey of Westerville, OH and Michael D. (Cindy) Rowsey of Aurora, IL; 11 grandchildren, Jamie Machut, Matt Machut, Amy Machut-Stutz, Jason Rowsey, Elizabeth Rowsey-McCoy, Adam Rowsey, Kendall Rowsey, Kaitlyn Rowsey, Dylan Rowsey, Donovan Rowsey and Dakota Rowsey; and four great grandchildren, Lexi, Carson, Ella and Mia. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at Beard Mortuary.