Mary Elizabeth Dowdy Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 5, 2024, at the age of 97, Mary Elizabeth Dowdy (Clinton, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erma Mae Kirk and Robert G. Wilkinson Sr.; her husband Carlyle H. Dowdy; and her brothers, Robert G. Wilkinson Jr. and Billy J. Wilkinson.
She is survived by: her sons, Richard C. Dowdy (Mickie) and James F. Dowdy (Joy); her sister-in-law Rachel Wilkinson; and her grandchildren, Richie Dowdy (Sharon), Darla Parson (Chuck), Joseph'Joe'Dowdy (Hannah), Dustin Webb, Lisa Empson (Nick), Brett Dowdy and Brenn Dowdy. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Any memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, The Agape Center, or St. Jude's.