Christine Lorel (Rigsby) Rowell, 83, of Waynesville, Mo., passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, in her home.
She is survived by her husband: Willie Rowell of the home; four children: William J. Rowell (Tanya) of Waynesville, Mo., Jennifer Rowell of Waynesville, Mo., Samuel Rowell (Janel) of Waynesville, Mo. and Kristopher “Toby” Rowell (Catia Santos) of Brussels, Belgium; six grandchildren: Hannah Nisula (Gabe) of Ogden, Utah, Liam Rowell (Lauren Vores) of Waynesville, Mo., Crismon Rowell of Waynesville, Mo., Zander Rowell of Fort Campbell, Ky., Rylee Delagarza of Austin, Texas, and Gabriela Santos-Rowell of Brussels, Belgium; three great-grandchildren: Landon Rowell, Nora Nisula, and Jamie Nisula; five siblings: Lorel Rigsby Gaffner (Gary) of Waynesville, Mo., Elmer “Bud” Rigsby of Waynesville, Mo., Kathy Brinson of Overland Park, Kan., Merrie Christensen of Carson City, Nev., and Gordon Rigsby (Cherie) of Waynesville, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m., July 10, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville St. Robert.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Christine Rowell to the Waynesville Library or the Free Women’s Center of Pulaski County and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
