Darlene Gowery

Darlene Gowery and husband Darrel lived here in R.V.E. for years.I think they came in 1994. they were here over 12 years. Their Daughter Kim and Husband Alan Rainbolt live at #18 and teach school here. We didn't know about Darlene's passing until the Rainbolt's got back down here for the start of the new school year. Darlene was the Greeter at Wal-Mart for years and was awarded greeter of the Year, she always had a big smile for you and a hug. So many many local folks looked forward to a hug and smile from Darlene when they came in  to shop, and she knew so many by name.

Darlene Irene Gowery, age 90, of Wynot, Nebraska, died Sunday June 30th, 2019, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, Texas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Maskell, Nebraska, with Pastor Chad Beckius officiating.  A private burial will be at the Wynot Cemetery. Visitation will be at church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

Darlene Irene Gowery was born on June 26th, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa.  She lived in Detroit, Michigan and Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Wynot, Nebraska in high school where she met Darrell Gowery whom she married on June 5, 1949.  They lived on a farm near Obert, NE and later moved to Laurel, NE and owned and operated Gowery’s Shopping Center for 17 years.  After retirement, they moved to south Texas and Darlene started a 34-year career with Wal-Mart.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was known by many as “Grandma Darlene” from south Texas to Vermillion, South Dakota.  She loved her years working for Wal-Mart and the relationships she formed with the employees and customers; they were like family to her.  Darrell and Darlene enjoyed many summers on the Lewis and Clark Lake at Walker Valley View.  She enjoyed keeping up with her great-grandchildren in all of their activities and was known as Gigi to them.

Darlene is survived by her husband of 70 years Darrell of Wynot; two children and spouses Randy and Lisa Gowery of Wynot, Kim and Alan Rainbolt of Marble Falls, Texas; five grandchildren all from Texas, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Viola and Leonard Lewis, father Lewis Brown, and grandson Tyrone Gowery.