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HATTIE DOWDELL Obituary

HATTIE MAXINE DOWDELL "BUTCH" EAST CHICAGO, IN Hattie Maxine Dowdell "Butch" age 84, of East Chicago, IN passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN. She is survived by four daughters: Paulette Rankin of Lithonia, GA, Constance Dowdell, Dana Dowdell and JoAnne Gary, all of East Chicago; five sons: Leonard (Akiko) Dowdell, Sherman (Etta) Dowdell and Keith (Yolanda) Dowdell, all of Indianapolis; Wesley Dowdell of Lithonia, GA and Clifton (Charity) Dowdell of Minneapolis, MN; 26 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Lillie Mae Florence and Lula Brown, both of East Chicago; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church, 2323 W. 11th Ave. Gary, IN Rev. Cato Brooks officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, IN. Visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 2014 at Hinton & Williams Funeral Home, 4859 Alexander Ave. East Chicago, IN from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Published by The Times on Sep. 25, 2014.

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Angela (Draper) Scott

October 17, 2014

My Condolences & Prayers are going out to: The Entire Dowdell Family. Mrs. Dowdell was always a bright,cheerful,and happy lady. I remember her working at ECR High School during the "70's" and keeping us all "In Check". We later became next door neighbors at the Nicosia Building,and I often stopped by to see how she was getting along. Not one day went by,that she did'nt have a smile on her face. I will miss her dearly. Mrs. Dowdell has certainly earned her Wings. ((God Bless))

Joel & Charla Hurt

October 6, 2014

To my Cuz... Little Hattie will always be in our heart. So sorry we could not make it to the services. You already know you're in our prayers. If you need anything give us a call.

Charla & Joel Hurt Jr (Plum & Juno)

September 30, 2014

Keeping you in our prayers.

Sylvia Clark

September 29, 2014

Let the church say a-men for a peson who was truly a gift from God to everyone she met.

Denice "Chubbs" Chobanov Barsich

September 29, 2014

To the entire Dowdell family I send my deepest sympathy. I will always carry her beautiful smile that lit up a room in my heart. She was a special lady and I'm so fortunate to have got to know her when she worked at RHS.She will be missed.

Beatrice Williams

September 28, 2014

My deepest prayers go out to the dowdell family for the lost of your Mother. May God smile and bless all of your family

Sherman Wilder

September 28, 2014

Your Mother lived a fruitful life. Now it's time for her reward,Let not your hearts be troubled.Although it may hurt at this time and you'll miss her,your mother is in the hands of the almighty God.My prayers are with you All.

Kristal Marks

September 27, 2014

Our deepest condolences go out to the Dowdell family. May God give you comfort during this time. Miss Hattie was loved by all and will truly be missed. From: Kristal Marks and Mary Jackson

Avis Price

September 27, 2014

Leonard and Akiko, I'am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you at this time.

LaTonya Price

September 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

George Vann & Dewanda Dickens

September 27, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lorena Turner, and family

September 26, 2014

SORRY TO HEAR OF HATTIES PASSING.
YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYS. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Della Morris

September 26, 2014

My sympathy to the Dowdell family on your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you.

Haywood & Rondrea Perkins

September 26, 2014

This Family has lost a matriarch...She was truly about loving and living life...Everytime U seen Ms. Dowdell she had a smile on her face and was giving hugs and hellos as she walked. She will truly be missed....Sending condolences to her loving family...May GOD continue to keep Y'all in perfect peace......RIParadise Mrs. Hattie Dowdell.....

James Peterson

September 26, 2014

My condolences, Ms Hattie was one Of Calumet's nicest person I've ever known growing up. She ALWAYS was smiling.

Shelia Wright-Battle

September 26, 2014

To The Dowdell Family:

Sorry for the loss of your love one,
you are in my prayers.

Felicia Lewis

September 26, 2014

God Bless Mrs. Dowdell. We have know you since we were little. Heaven has a beautiful Angel now. R.I.H

September 26, 2014

I loved her and I will miss her dearly. It's true the good do die young. My GOD wrap his arms around the family and guide you through this Love you.

Lacretia Walker

September 26, 2014

R.I.P.MS.DOWDELL. MY HEART GOES OUT TWO THE FAMILY. GOD PUT UR ARM AROUND THE HOLD FAMILY THEY NEED U LORD.

September 25, 2014

To THE DOWDELL FAMILY,














TO THE DOWDELL FAMILY,
Sorry to hear of your lost.May God keep his arms around you at this time.

Toni Walker & Family

Evangelist Jeannie M (Wash) Coleman & Wash Family

September 25, 2014

To the Family of Mrs. Hattie: May God bless you with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Your family were our neighbors for many years. She was always a special person. Always had a smile & a hug when we greeted each other, no matter where it was. I know she will be missed dearly, but take it from me, God will see you through. Your memories will help to lighten the burden. God bless you.

Shirley Payne

September 25, 2014

The Dowdell Family:Sorry about the loss of your loved one Hattie Dowdell. I lived near Mrs. Dowdell years ago when we were on Taft St. She was a wonderful neighbor and will be sadly missed. I pray that God's peace will comfort you during this time.

September 25, 2014

To the Dowdell Family,
so very sorry for the lost of cousin Hattie, but we do thank the Lord for letting us see her at Calument day. She was always a joy to be around, with that wonderful loving smile. May God be you all at this time.
Uncle Teach's Daughters,
Carol & Laveda Moses

Sharon Gaddy-Hanna

September 25, 2014

To our family,
I was truly sadden when I heard about the passing of Mrs. Dowdell but then I remembered all the wonderful times we all spent together. I ask God to comfort you during the time of your sadness and to encourage your spirit to know that he will never leave you are forsake you.
Love,
Sharon, Alex & Vincent Hanna

Martha Adams

September 25, 2014

To the family may you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

Mrs. Myrna Frith- Hackett

September 25, 2014

May the peace God be with you I light this candle in memory of a very special lady Ms. Hattie. I will never forget your smile and your love for everyone. May God peace be with the entire family what loving mother and grandmother. Ms. Hattie Dowdell.

Barrie Ramsey-Mark

September 25, 2014

To The Family of Wesley Dowdell, Please accept my sincerest condolences on The Transition of Mother Hattie. May Heaven's Angels Hold You Securely in their Protective Arms with Loving Care. I Continue To Pray For Your Comfort.

Joan, & Merna Crawford

September 25, 2014

My God Bless the Dowdell family in your time of sorrow

Vickey Natale-Paris

September 25, 2014

Rest in peace Mrs. Dowdell. My condolences to the family. Your mother was my favorite person at Roosevelt High School.

Phillip Rivers

September 25, 2014

Ms Hattie, may the Almighty bless your sweet, sweet soul. Your kindness and love for me was always appreciated. Your hugs, kisses and warm embraces brought tremendous happiness to me as a young boy. My only regret is that I didn't come to tell you thanks in person. May the Dowdell family find solace and comfort in knowing that such a beautiful person was amongst us .

Carell Hampton

September 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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