Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Doretha Rowe

Doretha "Mert" Rowe, 71, of St. Augustine, the daughter of Alex Jackson and Mae Clara Rowe was born on April 12, 1948 in St. Augustine, FL. She was educated in the St. Johns County School District. Doretha was employed for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind School for 29 years. It was there where she met several special friends whom she loved dearly. Doretha dedicated her life to God at a very early age. She was a faithful member of No Cross No Crown Christian Faith Assembly where she served as the "Mother of the Church", and a dedicated choir member. Doretha had a passion for cooking, spending time with her family, and good yard sales.

In addition to her parents, Doretha was preceded in eternal rest by her brothers, George Rowe, Purnell Rowe, Tracy Rowe, and Wilbur Jackson. Sisters, Annie Mae Hancock, and Lecretia Robinson.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Daughters, Leola(Freddie)Russ, Taushia Rickerson, and LaRonda(Hardy)Jenkins, all of St. Augustine, FL; One Son, Willie(Erica)Rickerson of St Augustine, FL; Brothers; Rudolph(Norma Jean)Rowe, of St. Augustine, FL, and Alex, Carl, Issac, and Clifford Jackson of Hastings, FL; Sisters, Joann Rowe, and Merlene(Trent)Calloway of St. Augustine, FL; Uncles; Samuel(Karen)Rowe, and Steve Holman, Sr., of St. Augustine, FL. Doretha had 15 grandchildren, 10 great - grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

The viewing will be 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at No Cross No Crown Ministries in St. Augustine, FL, Rev. Julius Perry, Pastor and eulogist. The Homegoing Celebration will 12:00p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Augustine, FL, Rev. Ron Rawls, Pastor. The Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine, FL.

Guest Book

Leola Russ I am sorry for the passing of your mother.May she rip.

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LaRonda and family, my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time. May you have a Peace that passeth understanding. Sincerely, Kristina Smith

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Leola,LaRonda and family, You all are in my prayers, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

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To the family of Ms. Mert, you all have my deepest heartfelt sympathy

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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