Honeoye: At age 76, Kathy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her home in Honeoye. She was born in Honeoye, NY to the late T. Arthur “Art” and Anne Marie “Ann” (Lacey) White. In addition to her parents, Kathy is predeceased by her husband, Stanley Rowley, and by her siblings, James, Dale, and Patricia. Survived by her sons, David (Cristina) Rowley, Mark (DeAnna) Rowley, and Matthew (Melissa) Rowley, her grandchildren, Jennah, Erika, Alexander, and Lindsey, along with 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Over the years, Kathy worked as an accountant at Sears, and a pharmacy technician for CVS. She was a dedicated employee and a supportive coworker. As much as Kathy loved her jobs, she would be the first to tell anyone that her most important, and favorite jobs were as a mother and grandmother. Kathy managed the chaos of three boys (four, counting Stanley) masterfully, with a combination of love, discipline, and her ever-present sense of humor. She taught her family that the most important gift you can give to anyone is your time, and your kindness. Her skill as a mother was only exceeded by her skill as a grandmother. Kathy’s infinite patience, love and understanding provided her grandchildren a place where they could be themselves without judgement or worry.
Kathy loved vacationing with her children and grandchildren in Cape Cod, and the Adirondack Mountains. Her love of those places shows in the fond memories of her family, who continue to vacation in the same locales.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, where Kathy’s Memorial Service will take place immediately following calling hours at 6 PM. Interment will take place privately at Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To all of Kathy’s family I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with her at CVS for many years and she was indispensable. She was kind and so very funny. Her love for her grandchildren never wavered. I admired her as long as I have known her and that was many, many years. You were so lucky to have her in your life and I was so lucky and grateful I had her in my life.
Sandy Gates
My heartfelt condolences to Kathy’s family. Kathy will be remembered as a wonderfully kind person and for her warm personality. It was a pleasure to know her. She will be missed by many.
With sincere sympathy,
M. J. Watson
Kathy was a wonderful person. She was a classmate of ours at HCS we never heard her say a bad word about anyone. She was a devoted Mom and Grandmother.
Kathy always smiled and said hello!! She was a great Lady!!
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all at this time…
She was an awesome lady and I loved her dearly. She will be deeply missed