Colleen Wilson Rouse

Colleen Wilson Rouse, age 97, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Carmel Home in Owensboro.

She was a lifelong Owensboro resident. Colleen was a solo riding member of Owensboro Motorcycle Club during the early 1940s and was featured on the cover of the November 1942 Harley Davidson Enthusiast magazine. She was a featured rider in many of the club's downtown Owensboro parades. Colleen worked for Lib Anna Shoe Store as buying agent and sales lady. She was also a member of Century Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by husband, William T. Rouse; mother, Marylee Riley Wilson; brothers, William Chester Wilson and Jack R. Wilson; sister, Mary Lorraine Wilson; and three grandchildren, Jeffrey Donald, Janet Leah, and Constance Hope Rouse.

Mrs. Rouse is survived by three sons, Carroll T. (Willie) of Northglenn, CO, Jerry D. (Bettye) of Owensboro, KY, and R. Wayne (Debbie) of Mt. Laurel, NJ; four grandchildren, Rick Rouse of Northglenn, CO, Stephen Rouse of Dallas, TX, David Sean Rouse of Colorado Springs, CO and Jennifer Rouse Kloete of Franklin, TN; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

A service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, October 21 in the chapel at Owensboro Memorial Gardens, 5050 Hwy 144. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 12:30 until 1:30 PM at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, 900 Old Hartford Road.

The family wishes to thank the Sisters and staff of the Carmel Home for the loving care given to Colleen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be offered online at www.glennfuneralhome.com.