Queen Ester Rowe

May 13, 1925 - December 2, 2020

Queen Rowe made her transition on December 2, 2020. Please encourage the Rowe family with everlasting words on our tribute page. To send flowers and memorial gifts visit our sympathy store. Queen Ester Rowe was born on May 15, 1925 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was the youngest of 5 children born to Charles and Ethel Rowe. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death. >> >> Queen was baptized at Smyrna Baptist Church at an early age in South Carolina. Following her big sister Vera, Queen migrated to Detroit, Michigan in 1948. >> >> Queen was a mother to 5 children, 4 of whom (Lois, Brenda, Sharon, and John) preceded her in death. She also raised 2 granddaughters (Moosie and Chantee) as her own. >> >> Queen was loved by all. Her magnetic personality allowed her to never meet a stranger. Queen was a great cook known for her delicious sweet potato pies. Those closest to her know that cooking was how she expressed her love. She also enjoyed traveling (especially road trips), playing the lottery, and watching her “stories” and game shows. >> >> Queen was incredibly jazzy. She was always well put together from head to toe with her honey blonde hair, red lipstick, manicured nails, fashionable clothing and heels. >> >> In her senior years Queen had a very active social life. In 1997 she moved to McDonnell Towers, a senior community in Southfield, MIchigan. There she met several friends, played bingo, went on casino trips, and became a part of the Red Hat Society. >> >> Queen was the matriarch of her family. She loved being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She was cared for by her living daughter Mabel until her passing. >> > On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Queen departed this life. > >> She leaves to cherish her memory: 1 daughter Mabel; 5 grandchildren Willie (Jojo), Sonya (Moosie), LaJuan, Toya, & LaBrenda (Chantee); 8 great grandchildren Jonathan, Raveem, Milan, Roman, Regine, Khloe, Royce, Kendal, & Ariah, and 4 great great grandchildren Jahzara, Jahron, Raveem Jr., & Wynter. >