Ida Jewel Rowan

Ida Jewel "Jo" Rowan, 86, of Scott, passed away January 19, 2026.  Jo was born October 29, 1939 in Scott, AR to the late Walter and Lina McNair.  She was the last surviving member of her siblings.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Gehring. 

Survivors includer her husband of 69 years, William Rowan; daughters, Vicki Junkin, Renee (Marcus) Brainos; son, Jeff Rowan, Kara Rowan; grandchildren:  Stephanie (Colin) Wulfekuhl, Christopher (Moriah) Brainos, Philippe (Tabbitha) Brainos, Morgan (Ben) Flores, KaLynn (Kenneth) Chinchilla, Karlie Fisher and Josie Hall; great-grandchildren: Tatiana (Clay) Luther, Brice Wulfekuhl, Kinsley Wulfekuhl, Arissabeth Brainos, Maverick Brainos, Levy Brainos, Asher Flores, Waverly Flores, Sylas Salazar, Abel Salazar, Joseph Chinchilla, Matthew Chinchilla,  and Colton Fournier; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Jo was blessed with special healthcare workers, Cavalier Healthcare of England, and Hospice Nurses, Hannah and Christy.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral is 12:00 PM Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the funeral home with burial following at Keo Cemetery, Lonoke County. 

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170.