A native of Statham, Georgia, she retired with Reed Drug Company as a Pharmacy Technician as was of the Presbyterian faith.
Mrs. McDowell is preceded in death by her parents; James H. Grizzle and Drew Willie Cosby; son, Dan McDowell, brothers, Bob, Harvey, Cliff and Wes Grizzle; and sister, Mariam Hollifield.
Mrs. McDowell is survived by her son, Louis (Nan) McDowell of Flowery Branch; sister, Hazel Tinsley of Cumming; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Vicki McDowell of Loganville survives.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Graveside of Statham City Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.