With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carlene Purvis Dowdy of Tifton, Georgia, who passed away on June 23, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carlene Purvis Dowdy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Eddie Purvis, Sr. and Jessie Lue Baker Purvis; her husband Willis Henry Dowdy; and her siblings, Eddie Purvis, Jr., Cecil Auston Purvis, Gracie Mae Baker, Lillie Evelyn Webb, Hazel Irene Gregory and Lois Purvis.

She is survived by : her children, Ricky Dowdy of Tifton and Kathy Ann; her son-in-law Freddy Kearse of Morven; her grandson Jeremy Kearse of Morven; and her niece Jennifer Webb Davis.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 25th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals (420 Love Ave, Tifton, GA 31794). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home For Funerals (420 Love Ave, Tifton, GA 31794).

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial gifts may be made to a favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bowen-Donaldson Funeral Home