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Rowena D. Jones
<p>Rowena Donkle Penley Jones, age 95, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Born March 6, 1926 in Catawba County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Ernest M. and Era Ervin Donkle.</p> <p>Rowena was involved in the hospitality industry along the Grand Strand for several decades, most recently at the Pier View Motel, which was located at 2nd Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.</p> <p>In addition to her parents, Rowena was predeceased by her brother, Ned Ervin Donkle; her sister, Betty Jo Rinaldi; the father of her daughters, Ralph Harkin Penley, Jr. (Buck); her second husband, Alvin (Gene) Jones; and her daughter, Bonnie Penley Pertsch.</p> <p>Her survivors include her daughters, Susan Penley Dial and Dixie Grey Penley; three grandchildren, Joseph Richard Dial (Joyce), Krystal Pertsch (Todd), and Heather Pertsch Grindle (Merlin); six great-grandchildren, Jake, Lynleigh, Hayden, Ethan, Maverick, and Mason; and nephews Ned Ervin Donkle, Jr. (Susan) and William Vance Donkle (Jennifer).</p> <p>The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the caregivers who assisted the family, including Cynthia Gore, Teresa Angelino and Roxanne Herion.</p> <p>Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:00pm. </p>March 6, 1926 - November 30, 202103/06/192611/30/2021
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Cynthia Gore
December 2, 2021
I truly enjoy taking care of Mrs. Rowena Jones! We had so many laughters and talks. The pleasure was all mines ️ A beautiful family ️
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The staff at McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory
November 30, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Rowena. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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