Dovie Mae McDowell, 76, of Charleston passed away October 3, 2008 after a short illness.
She was a longtime member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: daughter, Linda D''Arco; and brother, Homer Tate.
Survived by: Husband, David McDowell, at home; sons, Louie and Raymond D''Arco both of Charleston; sisters, Barbara Studinger of Springfield, California, and Lois Tate of Florida; grandchildren, Little Louie D''Arco, Shawnette Lovejoy, Justin Little, and Jason, Joshua, and Raymond D''Arco; and six great grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be 10am Tuesday, October 7 in the Floral Hills Garden of Memories Mausoleum Chapel, Sissonville with Rev. David Wuletich officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum.
A visitation will be half an hour prior to the service in the Mausoleum Chapel.
Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.