Faye was born April 30th, 1926, to James Franklin Hedrick and Minnie Etta Barker Hedrick. She graduated from Hasty High School. In 1949, she married Joseph (Joe) Wesley McDowell. They had four children, Patricia, Phillip, James (Jimmy) and Jerina. Due to Jimmy’s handicaps, Faye worked at High Point Kindergarten for the Handicap. Joe and Faye were active in the ARC of High Point and cared for Jimmy at home for fifty years. She was the church secretary at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church for 25 years. She is the oldest member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and was an active member into her nineties. Faye wants to be remembered for loving the Lord and special needs children. She will be remembered as generous, loving, and an obedient servant of the Lord.
Faye is survived by daughter, Patricia Dawson, and son Phillip McDowell. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kathy Bates (Travis), R.J. Dawson (Kara) and Robbie Dawson (Gretchen). Faye has eight great grandchildren, Zachary, Katee-Grace, Travis Jr., Brodie, Ramsey, Elle, Keenan, and Wesley. One great-great granddaughter, who is named after her, Scarlett Faye. Also, a sister-in-law, Margie McDowell (Terry).
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you; I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4
A Celebration of Faye's life will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Thomasville on Aug. 25th at 2:00 pm. Graveside service to follow at church cemetery. Family will receive guests beginning at 1:00 pm in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Davidson County.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sechrestdavisphillipsavenue.com for the McDowell family.
