Patricia Rowland Charleston - Patricia Runey Rowland, 86, of Charleston entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 23, 2016, in Trussville, Alabama. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Patricia Rowland are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Saturday October 29, 2016 at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday October 28, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Vigil Service will begin at 6:30 PM. Her Guestbook may be signed at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Pat Rowland was born July 31, 1930, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of LeRoy Joseph Runey and Alma Branford Runey. Pat was a graduate from Bishop England High School and attended the College of Charleston. She was a generous, loving, supportive and unselfish woman who always put others before herself. She was charitable, giving, considerate and kind, who lived her life in the most positive way and her commitment to family set an example for all who knew her. She was proceeded in death by her parents LeRoy J. Runey and Alma B. Runey and her beloved husband, Chris L. Rowland, Sr. She is survived by her children: Christopher L. Rowland, Jr. (Susie) of Charleston, Dr. Michael J. Rowland (Terri) of Trussville, AL, Richard E. Rowland (Pam) of Goose Creek, SC and Lynn R. Turner (Billy) of James Island, SC, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her siblings, Barbara R. Detyens, Joan R. Croghan (Dan) and LeRoy Runey (Diane) and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 843-766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2016.

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Stasi Gormley

October 27, 2016

Dear Rowland family, I feel blessed to have known both of your parents/grandparents. I enjoyed many great conversations about growing up in Charleston with them. Pat also shared stories and updates of all her children and grandchildren every time we visited. She inspired me to love family deeply and unselfishly as she did. I am praying for the repose of her soul. Peace be with your family. Fondly, Stasi Gormley ( low vision therapist)

Karen Hudson

October 27, 2016

Prayers for the Rowland family.

Evangeline Johnson

October 27, 2016

So many wonderful memories of Mrs.Pat and Mr. Chris Rowland growing up on Woodland Shores. The Bouvettes and Rowlands often crossed paths be it as neighbors, friends, churchgoers, school years, band, scouts, etc. I love you all and I thank God for your wonderful Parents. May they now rest in peace together again.

October 27, 2016

Keeping the Rowland family in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, The Dobbs and Runels Families

Jimmy Hayes

October 27, 2016

To the Rowland family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I sincerely hope that all of your memories help you through these times.All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless.

Yvonne Kanapaux-Garrison

October 26, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to my Rowland cousins

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