Alma Owens

Alma M. Owens, age 91, of Norwood, OH passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 at Suncoast Hospice in Florida. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Pulaski County, KY to the late Ernest Lee Dye & Flonnie (Spaw) Dye. Alma was a 1952 graduate of Pulaski County High School. She married Hugo Owens on July 4, 1953. She was a proud member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. She retired from Universal Contracting and worked an additional 15 years as a tax examiner for the IRS.

She loved taking her annual trip to Gatlinburg where the crisp autumn air and vibrant fall colors announced the change of seasons. One of her greatest joys was cooking and baking for those she loved. Her kitchen was always a place of warmth and comfort, but during holidays and special occasions, it truly came alive. The house would fill with familiar aromas of homemade chocolate pies and rich, creamy fudge – treats she made with care and shared generously. Her recipes and the memories will be cherished by all.

Alma is survived by her two children, Connie and Doug Owens; and five sisters-in-law Ina Dean (JR) Linville, Joyce Owens,Lidia Dye, Karen Dye and Geraldine Lane. Her Memory lives on with nieces and nephews; Bernadette & Mark, Lisa, Donna & Diane, Lori, Malinda, Melissa, Russell and James. On her husband’s side; Barbara & Debbie, Saundra & Ronnie, Janice, Rita & Sherry, Roger, Byron, Tonya, Travis & Tracey.

Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo Owens; one son, Larry Owens; five brothers Marcus, Bill, Touse, Bernell and Lester Dye; and one sister, Alta Spaw.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, OH 45212.

‍A burial ceremony will be held 1-2 p.m., Tuesday July 8, 2025 in the chapel at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Somerset, KY.