Billye Dowdy Obituary
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Billye's life was a beautiful tapestry, woven with unwavering faith, boundless love, and a heart for service. She touched many lives-both young and old. As an elementary school teacher, she nurtured the minds of children while planting seeds of Jesus' love. Later, as the minister of education at First Baptist Church of High Springs, she poured her heart into guiding and uplifting others, especially women whom she counseled with compassion and grace.
Her deep love for music was shared freely with her church choir and she found special joy in leading the youth choir.
Her legacy of kindness, laughter, joy, and devotion continues to inspire and uplift those fortunate enough to carry her memory forward.
Billye is lovingly survived by her daughter, Dr. Kaye Dowdy Westmark (Dr. Richard Meredith Westmark), son, David William Dowdy, grandchildren Maxwell Drake Westmark and Luke Alexander Westmark, sister, Vicky Debol (Daniel Debol), and niece, Cindy Peavey (Jim Peavey, Joshua Dylan Peavy, Kristen Nicole Peavey). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Joe H. Dowdy- "Her Joe".
We invite you to celebrate the remarkable and joyful life of Billye Arledge Dowdy. The funeral service will be held on October 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of High Springs, followed by a graveside service at High Springs City Cemetery. Public viewing will take place on October 17, 2025, from 6:00 -8:00pm at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Christian Academy in High Springs. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Billye, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandra Carter
Yesterday
If the book of Hebrews was just now being written, Mrs. Billye's name would appear in the Heroes of Faith in Chapter 10. What a remarkable Christian woman she was, whose life impacted many before her death, and whose legacy will continue beyond the grave.
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Nancy Freeman
October 18, 2025
Billye drank deeply from the word of God and prayer which empowered her to touch countless lives by her compassion, love, prayers, and always giving a big hug.
On October 11,2025 God said to Billye, "Well done good and faithful servant, ...enter into the joy of my Presence." She is worshipping fully in His presence.
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Rick Jefferson
October 16, 2025
Billye Dowdy was a person that you fell in love with as soon as you met her. She made an impact on so many lives and the memories of her will always be a treasure. She never let a soul go without hearing the how wonderful Jesus is and she never passed up an opportunity to pray with and for everyone she met. I witnessed nurses on my job come out of her room at Oak Hammock, with the biggest smile or tears of joy because she touched everyone she came in contact with. We love you Billye and can´t wait to see you in Glory
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