Linda Owen

Waynesville, NC, Linda Rogers Owen, age 69, of Allens Creek Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, she had previously resided in Hollywood, Florida before moving to Haywood County in 2006. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy McColloch Rogers and was also preceded in death by her husband, Don R. Owen, who died in 1995 and a sister, Ellen Tharpe. Linda worked as a nutritionist and was a professional artist. Linda was devoted to all God's creatures, especially her cat Charlie. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Owen, of Waynesville; one son, Travis Owen and his wife, Carol, of Port St. Lucie, Florida; two sisters, Nancy Rhea and Judy Townes, both of Crystal River, Florida; one brother, Bob Rogers of Plantation, Florida; and two grandchildren, Kyle and Kady. At Linda's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SARGE'S Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 854, Waynesville, NC 28786.