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SHEILA DOWELL Obituary
SHEILA RENEE'' DOWELL (Age 57)
On Monday, January 25, 2016, beloved daughter of Raymond and Mary Darden Dowell, Silver Spring, MD; sister of Mary Blake, Washington, DC and Raye Dowell, Los Angeles, CA. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 5 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., AKA Service is at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 4850 Blagden Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd, officiating. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by McGUIRE.www.mcguire.com
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for SHEILA DOWELL
Yvonne Miller
January 25, 2022
I think of you, especially this day after my birthday---your entry into Heaven. I sure miss baking pound cakes for you Sheila, your Mom Mother Mary, and now your girl Val Sewell's Mama Doris RIH
valarie sewell
January 25, 2020
Still missing you my friend...a lot of things just arent the same! I feel you watching over me, making sure your girl is okay. Love you SheliaDowell!
Trelesa Newman
February 29, 2016
To the Dowell's family.
May the warmth of God's love embrace you, may the compassion of those who care surround you, and may the joy you once shared brighten your days with the assurance that love lives forever. I will never forget Sheila, she was my first friend on Ingraham Street. She was very caring and a sweet person. "With My Deepest Sympathy"
Valerie Mitchell-Perryman
February 5, 2016
I have such fond memories of Sheila and our days at Hampton. She was just a joy to be around. I pray that the peace of our Lord and Savior will comfort the family during this time.
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Claudette Washington
February 5, 2016
Ms. Sheila Dowell was a very special lady to me, even though it's been a while since I seen her, I always had fond memories of her. During my early years, she help me when I needed it with landing a job and I will truly miss her. May God Bless her always...
Bessie Crosson
February 4, 2016
Mary and all the family you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your love one, I hope fond memories of her life bring all of you peace.
Ronald Johnson
February 3, 2016
To The Dowell Family,
May the peace of God guide you through this time of sorrow. With the love of Christ and the love from fellow Hamptonians, we will miss your pleasant demeanor and lovely smile.
February 3, 2016
Ray and Family,
On behalf of the entire staff at Hampshire Greens Golf Course, We send our sincere condolences. Prayers to you and your family.
Gail Childers-Oates
February 3, 2016
Rest In Eternal Peace Sheila! You are now in the arms of our Lord & Savior! Peace Be Still!
February 3, 2016
To the Dowell Family - Just know that the Tyrone & Oceola Briscoe Family share your loss. May knowing that God's love will give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. LOVE YOU!!
Karen Bland
February 3, 2016
Your face and smile is what I remember the most. Rest in peace Shelia.
Bernadette Lewis Langhorne
February 2, 2016
Extending deepest sympathy and prayers for strength and comfort to the Dowell family. It is our hope that your spirits will be warmed by the precious memories of moments spent with your beloved Sheila. We believe that her love and kindness has been planted in the hearts of all of the people whose lives she touched so that her legacy of love and kindness may continue to live on.
Kenneth Lewis
February 2, 2016
Glory be to God in the Highest and Peace to His people on Earth. And may God's Peace be with the House of Dowell and the Dowell Family. May God's eternal light shine perpetual upon His servant and our Eminence Classmate, Sheila, and may her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Lewis & Charles Corley
Hampton Institute Class of 1981
Valerie Allen
February 1, 2016
"...Just as God made the ivy twine 'round hearts so true. Just as he made dear Gamma Theta, too." Sheila - He's now made for you, a happy life: a life eternal in heaven with our Savior! And because he makes all things NEW, I know you STRUTTED right through those PEARLY gates my dear line sister. I will lift your family up in prayer during this time and in the days and months ahead. Your memory will live on forever in their hearts and in the hearts of all who were blessed to have known you on this side.
Tina Gamma Theta '80
February 1, 2016
We will miss you so much Sheila. It has been a blessing having you in our lives for over 35 years. Keep them laughing up there my friend. We will carry on your legacy down here. We love you and will keep Your family in our prayers.
January 31, 2016
Shelia's Life will always "do the Singing" and "Capture our vision fair" Love you Shelia! From Soror Mama Doris,Columbia, SC Gamma Theta 1952
January 31, 2016
We love you! Always rest in peace. Our Jewell Sheila r.i.p.
Your smile and heart will be missed.
Love,CCd, Scott and Brianna
D S
January 31, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. May God's word give your family the comfort and strength during this difficult time. 2Cor 4:7
Valariw Sewell
January 31, 2016
Missing you my friend! Things won't be the same...no more Monday phone check-ins, Y&R updates and homecoming -who imma dance with?! You're at peace so I'm okay. Love you my friend! ValSewell #13
YVONNE MILLER
January 31, 2016
Sheila, I already miss your kindness, sense of humor, and your phone calls! Gone too soon...but your family has just gained an angel!
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