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Lottie Mcdowell Obituary
McDowell, Lottie Graham, a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away on Saturday, April, 18, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents James Graham and Mary Graham Tatum, two aunts, Ethel Dillard Tolliver, and Ella Dillard Merriweather (like a mother) one uncle, Clayburn Dillard, Jr., and her loving and caring namesake, Lottie Dillard. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 3703 Rosa L. Parks Ave, Montgomery, AL with Rev. Porter Osby, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood and Serenity Memorial Gardens with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home directing. Lottie (Neet) leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted daughter, Natasha Demetrice McDowell Marshall (Greg) of Montgomery, AL; two sisters (her best friends): Mrs. Linda May (Percy) of Montgomery, AL and Mrs. Loretta Martin (Johnny) of Spring Lake, MI; two very special god-children: Jalicia Myaira Martin, Muskegon, MI; Sierra Dineacher May, Montgomery, AL; other god-children: Carolyn Allen, Milwaukee, WI; Rashard Critz, Chicago, IL; Patrice Peterson, Tuskegee, AL; Charles (Chuckie) Johnson, Tuskegee, AL; Antionnette Pines Gunn, Columbus, GA; a devoted nephew, Percy May, III; several loving nephews, great nephews, and great nieces; a devoted aunt, Shirley Dillard, Montgomery, AL; special aunts, Flora Dillard and Carolyn Dillard, Montgomery, AL; a special uncle, Thomas (Elizabeth)Dillard, Detroit, MI; a host of other living relatives; devoted friends: the "Fab Five" (now minus one): Emily Thomas Williams, Montgomery, AL; Gloria Carr Bozeman, Fayetteville, GA; Jeanetta Moultry Davis, Pensacola, FL; Vanteal Scott Jones, Birmingham, AL; other devoted friends: Gerri Beauford, Chicago, IL; Vivian Crosby, Montgomery, AL; Dorothy Broadnax Thomas, Montgomery, AL; a host of other friends and family members. A very special friend and companion, Jim.
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Memories and Condolences
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Martha Chappell Shipman
May 14, 2015
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Praying for your strength at this very difficult time.You have my deepest sympathy. Psalms 30:5.
Martha Chappell Shipman
May 14, 2015
Praying for strength in the time of your bereavement.You have my deepest sympathy.Psalms 30:5.
AL FORD
April 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Veronica Jackson
April 24, 2015
LINDA,
please accept my condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss.
God Bless,
Veronica Jackson
April 24, 2015
LINDA,
please accept my condolences. I am truly for your loss.
God Bless,
Jacqueline Sullivan
April 23, 2015
With Deepest Sympathy.
Jacqueline Sullivan
April 23, 2015
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this sympathetic time.
James C. Tolliver
April 23, 2015
You will be missed dearly. I will never forget your encouraging words and supportive spirit.
Love Always,
Your Cousin
James C. Tolliver
Nev.
April 23, 2015
Marshall, my heart goes out to you during the most difficult time of your life. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal." May the Lord continue to comfort you in Jesus' name.
Love,
AAMU Bulldog
Dorothy Humphrey Johnson
April 23, 2015
Lottie was resilient, caring and always kind. Natasha, I hope you will take comfort just knowing you were richly loved and cared for. What a great legacy she has left in you. Be blessed knowing of her love for you!
Plazie Rhodes Ballard
April 23, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the MCDowell/Dillard Families,Lottie is going to be missed, we were childhood friends, Praying for the entire Family,Remember God makes no mistakes, May she R.I.Paradise...
April 23, 2015
Lottie , a pure yellow Jacket and awesome Beulah church mate from the time we were children to this present moment. God Bless you and your family. Lorenza Patrick
Daryl May
April 23, 2015
Rest well dear Tee. Until we see each other again. Your nephew,
April 23, 2015
Marshall, my heart is saddened deeply by your loss. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My prayers are with continuously. Remember, you're not alone. Wood, ASU
Charlie Hardy
April 22, 2015
Lottie was a very gracious lady. She had a tremendous love for family, education and community. We were neighbors in Tuskegee for many years. Lottie was also passionate about ASU. May God rest and bless her soul.
Charles & Jeanette Adair
April 22, 2015
WE WERE TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOUR SPIRIT, YOUR LOVE. YOU EARNED YOUR SIT ON HIGH, MANY TIMES OVER THE LIMITS FOR REWARDS!!
Jawina Pickett & Edwina Johnson
April 22, 2015
To Shirley and Carolyn, extending sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Lottie McDowell. May God keep you in His perfect peace and give you strength during your time of grief and sorrow.
Jamelle Pettaway
April 22, 2015
Natasha, I am saddened by your loss. Lottie Mother was a spirit that you respected, loved, listened to and could not forget. She made lasting impressions on everyone she met, especially me at our first meeting. She was caring and compassionate and I appreciated her genuine concern for others. She will be missed! Praying your continued strength as you walk through this season of your life. Peace and comfort to you my friend. Love you!
April 21, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McDowell Family. May the God of all comfort heal the brokenhearted during this difficult time.
jessica jackson
April 21, 2015
R.I.P
You will truly be missed. Such a wonderful person inside and out and always had the right thing to say to brighten up ur day
Emily Blackerby (Howard)
April 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. Mrs.McDowell was one of the best teachers I have ever known.
LaSheka Price
April 21, 2015
I was touched by an angel when I met Mrs. McDowell. She was a beacon of hope and inspiration. My thoughts and prayers extend to Natasha and the rest of the family.
Jacqueline Taylor-Houzz
April 21, 2015
Grief never ends...But it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith...It is the price of love. Author Unknown
Sophia McCary
April 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was truly a wonderful person. She took me into her home when I was attending AUM. I feel blessed for just knowing her. Our lost is God's gain.
Carolyn Allen My GODMOTHER
April 20, 2015
I love Mrs.Lottie McDowell so much.She was my adopted mother.Her beautiful memries will always hold a special place in my heart.NaTasha,weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.God will heal us during our difficult moments.
Brian
April 20, 2015
I am praying for my dear friend Natasha. I am so sorry for your lost. I am going to miss your mother. We had great times as we traveled up and down the road to work. Praying for you and your family.
Ginger Solomon
April 20, 2015
Mrs McDowell was a wonderful educator who taught many and I will always remember her for her fierce spirit and integrity. She will be greatly missed
Lauren Mitchell
April 20, 2015
Many prayers and thoughts for her family. A beautiful soul will be laid to rest but a lasting impression on many is her legacy.
Teresa Barnett
April 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,I worked with Mrs. McDowell for years at Thorsby what a wonderful teacher and lady
Angie Barnett
April 19, 2015
My condolences to your family. Mrs. McDowell was such an awesome educator who touched many lives. Her professionalism and integrity were two traits that I will always remember and admire.
JoAnn Childress
April 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms McDowell had a big impact on alot of people at Thorsby School, not just the students but also alot of the parents.
Sarah Maddox
April 19, 2015
Mrs. McDowell was an amazing Teacher and such a very kind woman. If you knew her you know her faith in God and that she is at Peace. You will be truly missed.
Willie Mae White
April 19, 2015
May the McDowell family find comfort and strength during this most difficult time. Lottie was a woman of dignity, a superb educator, and a very caring person. She will be greatly missed!
Betty Carter
April 19, 2015
The Carter Family wishes to express our condolences to the Dillard/ McDowell family. My the God of all comfort keep you in your hour of bereavement. Our prayers are with you.
Evan Varden
April 19, 2015
Lottie McDowell was brilliant and resilient. The education system got a little darker when she retired. She was one of the only teachers I've ever met that truly inspired me.
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