Virginia Gail Rowan

Virginia Gail (Lang) Rowan, 73, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Nags Head, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on September 16, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, Virginia was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a beloved member of her community.

Raised in Niagara Falls, New York, and Morgantown, West Virginia, Virginia graduated from Morgantown High School and attended Morgantown Business College. In 1972, she married and devoted much of her adult life to childrearing and homemaking. Her work life included time at West Virginia University in the Financial Aid Office, the Morgantown Public Library, and other local establishments. Following her retirement, Virginia moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where she spent her remaining years in the town of Manteo.

Virginia had a remarkable talent for crafting, spending much of her time sewing, knitting, and crocheting, often creating beautiful blankets for the Angel Foundation. An avid reader and jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, she also enjoyed watching mysteries and playing Scrabble. Hummingbirds were a special interest her whole life.

A woman of deep faith, Virginia was a cherished member of Manteo First Assembly. She also derived immense joy from the friends in her crochet and knitting circle. Her spirituality and kindness left a lasting impression on all those around her.

Virginia leaves behind her children, Audra Cox (Westley), Kellie Rowan, and Shawn Rowan; her beloved nine grandchildren, Aaliyah Everett, Aliyssa Neal, Avante Neal, Adriannah Neal, Liena Johnson, Levi Cox, Caleb Cox, Matthew Rowan, and Samuel Rowan; and surviving brothers, Fred W. Lang, Jr. (Shirley), and Robert Lang (Linda). Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Frederick W. Lang, Sr., as well as her siblings, Betty Bock, James Lang, and Nancy Brittell.

The family would like to thank Adoration Hospice and Peak Resources Outer Banks in Nags Head, North Caroline, for their exceptional care. Though we mourn her passing, Virginia has gone home to be with the Lord.

Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Thursday, July 3, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Nathan Williamson officiating. The service will be streamed online at https://www.youtube.com/user/hastingsfuneralhome 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Angel Foundation at https://angel-blanket.org/

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.