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BERTHA DOWELL Obituary

Bertha M. Dowell, 59, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 in Memphis TN. Visitation for Ms Dowell will be held on Friday, July 24, from 5-8 p.m., and the Homegoing Services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday July 25, all at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home, 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd. She is surived by her mother, Rosa Marshall; four children, Orlando Dowell, Amanda Clark, Jerrett Todd and Kimberly Dowell; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six siblings and a host of family. M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Whitehaven (901) 332-3164

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jul. 23, 2015.

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Sherry Lowe

July 25, 2015

Amanda and family,
God be with you.

Eric Clark

July 25, 2015

I love you mom and will always have great memories of you. I hurt because you are gone but you aren't hurting anymore and now you have your wings!

Tasha Robertson

July 24, 2015

Memories will forever remain of you and the bond you had with your grandchildren. Keep soaring Angel of mine. Love always

Adrienne Bremmrr

July 23, 2015

Praying for strength and comfort to the family and friends of Ms. Dowell.

God bless you all

Annie Howell

July 23, 2015

I remember it was just like yesterday when you and I would walk across town and back. 5 miles was nothing for use to do daily. You will be missed down here, but will see you later.

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