Priscilla Rowden Malone was born December 14, 1956, to the late William Darnell and Nellie Lois Marie Johnson Rowden. She will be fondly remembered for her love for kids. While she loved all kids, her children and her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She especially loved when her family could all be together, playing music and singing. Mrs. Priscilla attended Cornerstone Church of Collinwood. She departed this life for her eternal reward on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Collinwood making her stay in this life some 69 years, 2 months, and 1 day.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Larry David Malone; one son, Brent Darnell Rowden (Christina Hunt); one daughter, Krystal Leann Risner and husband Joe, and their children, Isaiah, Dempsey, Jolene, and Wesley Risner, all of Collinwood, TN; four sisters, Judy Raines and husband Barry of Murfreesboro, TN; Melissa Kimble, Jewel Whitehead and husband Larry, both of Waynesboro, TN; Marcella Gallaher of Collinwood, TN. She is also survived by one great-grandchild, Brentson; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Dwight Lard; a granddaughter, Brentlyn; four sisters, Angulas Marie Dixon, Carolyn Olivia Clay, Shelia Lois Kimmons, Kedith Viola Hall; and one brother, William Fred Rowden.
Visitation with the Malone family will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and again on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Cornerstone Church of Collinwood with Daniel Graves officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson Cemetery.
Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Malone family.