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Obituary For Virginia Dowdell
Funeral service for Virginia Dowdell, 75, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at New Life Christian Center, 2051 West Point Parkway, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Pastor Auzzie Comer will officiate.
Mrs. Dowdell, who passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born November 15, 1949, in Macon County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Dowdell will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
Virginia leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, survived by: her devoted husband, Charlie B. Dowdell, Sr.; three beautiful daughters, Regina Dowdell, Cassandra (Karl) Allen, Deanna Dowdell all of Opelika, AL; her beloved son, Charlie Dowdell, Jr. (Letesha Prince) of Opelika, AL; she was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Brandon (Cherelle) Dowdell, Jamey Dowdell (Sherquetta King), Wesley Dowdell, Hayley Dowdell, Jaylen Dowdell, and Jada Dowdell; doting great-grandmother to twelve great grandchildren, Kailey Dowdell, Harper Dowdell, Harley Dowdell, Ayson Richarson, Addison Richardson, Madison Dunn, Alivia Dowdell, Baylee Dowdell, Riyah Dowdell, Kori Key, Konner Key, and Worthy Hand all of Opelika, AL.
She is also lovingly remembered by: her six sisters, beloved Lillie Bailey of Auburn, AL, Ethel Mae Jackson of Bloomfield, NJ, Gertrude Crump of Spring Valley, NY, Carolyn Simmons of New City, NY, Vera Congress of Demopolis, AL, Alice Green New City, NY; one brother, Thomas (Doris) Holland; her extended family included beloved in-laws, Calvin (Virginia) Dowdell of Cleveland, OH, Larry Dowdell of Opelika, AL, Elizabeth Richmond of Opelika, AL, Franklin (Maria) Dowdell of Lithonia, GA, Melvin (Jackie) Dowdell of Opelika, AL, Marvin (Rev. Debbie) Dowdell of Opelika, AL, Cynthia D. (Reginald) Woodson of Auburn, AL; cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins, and dear friends, Vivian (Clem) Smith and her best and close friends, Kathy Crump, Doris Avery, Lizzie Askew, and Mary Watts; her godchildren, Wanda Moore, Makeba Vaughn and Renee Porter whom all held a special place in her heart.
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Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gent was a WONDERFUL lady who ALWAYS had a radiant smile. I'll always remember how kind she was and the laughter we shared when we were in each others company.
On behalf of the Whatley family we sincerely send our condolences 💐 to the families and may God comfort in sadness.Isiah Whatley.
Praying for the family. Sympathy coming from the Moore & lockhart family
My condolences to family! Y'all have an angel now! Such sweet lady! I don't know how many people know it but she helped me& help me keep faith through very hard time!we would text on messenger! All She told me instilled &built my faith up came to be true!was a real gift to life! Me Laila couldn't be any closer! Shes hurt from your loss. But I'm giving her sane words of uplifting faith as she gave me! Much love from Rico& Laila haynes!
May God give you all Peace and Understanding during your time of bereavement. Cousin Virginia was such a beautiful and kind woman. May your memories bring you joy throughout the years to come. From the siblings of J.T and Marie Reynolds Cason
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to Regina, Cassandra, Deanna and all of those that loved Mrs. Virginia.
We are praying for you all and send our love and condolences. Virginia was such a sweet light that shined so bright in every room. She was one of a kind and we love her and miss her dearly. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you all.
Love, The Burton & Slaughter Families
Our deepest condolences to you. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.🙏🏾🙏🏾🪽🪽🕊️🕊️ Matthew 5:4
Sending our heart felt Condolences to Charlie B., her children, Family and Friends. God has her in his hands , he has a special place for Virginia in Heaven, a beautiful woman inside and out, when my son and I would come from New York (Kathy's Family) she would treat us like family, we will always remember her kindness, R.I.P. May the Lord give you all strength at this difficult time, God Bless, love the Freemans / Grigsbys🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️😇
May the peace of God dwell with you as you grieve the loss of your beloved. Sending our deepest condolences 💐
To Regina and Deanna, sending prayers and condolences to you all family during this difficult time. May God strengthen you all in Jesus name.
Our heart condolences go out to my cousin Gent's family during this difficult time! Sending love ❤️, hugs, prayers and kisses! 😘 Your Baker family from Apopka,Florida.
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Dowdell Family. May God comfort and strengthen you. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Let know your heart be troubled. Virginia will be truly missed. So sorry about your loss. Praying for you and your family
"I'm so sorry. For your loss. You have my deepest sympathy "
To the entire family, heartfelt prayers to all of you. May God embrace all of you with his great unfailing love and comfort. ....Darlean Graham, Smith's Station, Ala.
To Brother Charlie, Sr. "My heartfelt condolences" in the passing of your lovely wife, and mother to your lovely children's: Regina, Cassandra, Deanna, and Charlie, Jr. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family.
Rev. Marvin F Frazier©®
So sorry for your loss.
May Jehovah comfort each family member and friends during this time of sadness. Revelations 21:4
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
