Vianna S. Dowell

Vianna S. Dowell obituary, Bellville, OH

Vianna S. Dowell

Vianna Dowell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel on Jun. 10, 2025.
Vianna Sue Dowell, 76 of Croton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
Born March 18, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Royal & Marie (Rutter) Clayton. Vianna met and married Donald "Don" Dowell, they married and started a family. Vianna was a housewife and stay at home mother, where she raised their 4 children.
Vianna is preceded in death by her loving husband Don in 2020, son Jeffrey in 2017, brother Gary Clayton and sister Helen White.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Candy (Jim Haynes) Dowell, Donald (Kirsten) Dowell and Jesse (Amy Hescht) Dowell; grandchildren Mark Lyon, Levi, Aren, Alan, Izzy and Josey Dowell; great-granddaughter Joni; brother William (Carol) Clayton; sister-in-law Jan Clayton.
Vianna enjoyed attending Bingo and going to Goodwill with her mother and sister. She enjoyed watching the Waltons on TV and constantly learning about history and entertainment through the internet. She was most proud of her children and grandchildren and will be remembered as easy-going, loving, and sometimes stubborn.
At this time there will be no services.
Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
The Snyder Funeral Homes, DeVore Chapel in Sunbury is assisting the family with arrangements

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