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Ruby Dowell Obituary

Miss Ruby Dowell of 1002 Second Avenue passed away Thursday at the Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Miss Dowell, a native of LaGrange, was born January 22, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Mae Moss Dowell. She was formerly a foster grandparent at Berta Weathersbee School.

Survivors include her daughters: Gloria Cameron and Iris Dowell, both of LaGrange; son, Andy Dowell, Hollywood, FL; grandchildren: Pam, Traci, Niolettle, Bryant, Keturah, Callie, Tiffany Parker, Sandy Dowell, Miranda Dowell, Cassy Fannin, Andrew Dowell; eight great-grandchildren; sister: Robin Lindsey; brothers: Walter Dowell (Ernestine), LaGrange; Alfred Dowell, Detroit, MI; stepson, Charlie Glenn Jr.; special friends: Carrie Allen, Flint, MI; Katie Gilbert, LaGrange; Mrs. Robert Cameron, Ms. Irene Ferrell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary ("Sweet Pea") Dowell; son, Larender Dowell; brothers: Albert Dowell, Kelley Dowell, Sims Dowell; and sister, Dora Hamilton.

The Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 2:00PM at the Central Baptist Church on Hamilton Street. Dr. W. T. Edmondson will officiate. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery.

The family will be at their home.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakesdunsonrobertson.com.

Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by LaGrange Daily News from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2013.

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