Deborah "Debbie" Rowden, age 66, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Iberia on January 15, 1952, daughter of the late Carlos Earl and Blanche Almetta (Farrow) Helton. On February 12, 1967, in St. Elizabeth Debbie married Gary Rowden, who survives at their home.

Debbie was a devoted pastor's wife who loved her family and always put others first.

In addition to her husband, Gary, she is also survived by two daughters, Karen Lawson and husband Steve and Kathy Witt and husband Billy; three grandchildren, Travis Lawson and wife Candus, Derrick Witt, and Dillion Witt; two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Gabrielle Lawson; and siblings, Bill Helton (Sharon), Joe Helton (Brenda), Cindy Hilkemeyer (Rick), Sally Gladden (Jeff), Carol Helton; Mary Kelley-Wilson, Linda Kelley, Lori Kelley, Fred Kelley Sr. and Patrick Kelley.

She was preceded in death by her fathers, Carlos Helton and Fred Kelley, mother, Blanche Helton, step-mother, June Kelley; and one great-grandson, Bentley Lawson.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Debbie Rowden Memorial Fund.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com .