Nancy Bates Dowling Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Bates Dowling of Spartanburg, South Carolina, born in DeKalb, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 20, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy Bates Dowling to pay them a last tribute.
Though Nancy Bates has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarice Hall and Ralph John Bates; and her son Brett John Dowling. She is survived by: her son Craig Bates Dowling (Linda Bierworth) of Peachtree City, GA; her granddaughter Natalie Grace Dowling of Greenville, SC; her daughter-in-law Tracey Kellner Dowling of Toano, VA; and her grandchild-in-law Morgan Dowling Merline (Marshall) of Greenville, SC..
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Historic Church (161 N Dean St, Spartanburg, SC 29302).
In honor of Nancy, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (https://www.stpaultheapostlespartanburg.org) or to Spartanburg Regional Hospice.
