Joan M. Dowdy

Dowdy Joan M. Dowdy, age 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family Monday, September 19, 2016. She is preceded in death by parents J. Haynes and Anna Miller, and a new-born baby daughter. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Dr. James M. Dowdy; children, James II (Sue), Jon (Jackie), Bill (Elizabeth) Dowdy, and Anne (Lance) Kesterson; grandchildren, Adam, Jonathan, Joshua, Chris (Heather), Joe (Minde), Wade, Mason, and Elyse; as well as eight loving great-grandchildren. After graduating as valedictorian of Fayetteville High School (W. Va.), Joan attended Virginia Intermont College, graduating with a liberal arts diploma. Two years later she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's Degree in Science Education. Joan briefly taught high school science before marrying and becoming a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Among her many passions in life: Joan was an accomplished pianist, an avid flower gardener, and enjoyed numerous memberships in women's social organizations in her neighborhood and church. Those who knew Joan saw a champion for young people to succeed in education and learning. Above all she loved the Lord and shared her faith continuously with her children. A visitation will be held at North Baptist Church, 76 Charleston Ave., Columbus, OH 43214, Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9:30-11 a.m. with a celebration of Joan's life directly following at North Baptist Church. Internment at Kingwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to North Baptist Church in memory of Joan Dowdy. Please visit our online guest book at www.schoedinger.com.