Judy Dowell Obituary
Mrs. Judy Culler Dowell, age 65, of Pfafftown, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 13, 1960 in Cecil County, Maryland to the late Russell and Christine Matthews Culler. She loved reading, sweet tea, and music. She also loved going out with all her friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jessica Dowell Gajewski (Adam); grandchild, Mavrick Gajewski, the light of her life; brothers, Randy Culler (Denise); Jeffrey Culler (Deborah); niece and nephew, Amanda and Adam Culler. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dowell was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Steven Dowell. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy with service conducted by Rev. Larry Phillips. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time for the service at the funeral home.
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