Elaine J McDowell Obituary
We bid farewell to Elaine J McDowell (Amarillo, Texas), born in Greeley, Colorado, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Elaine 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, Jacob Lapp and Louise Lapp (Stratman); and her son Charles Case Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Sherri Christensen (JC), Douglas Case and Jennifer Moreno (Ryan); her stepdaughter Valorie Allen; and her sister Norma Ewertz. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Amarillo - Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors (2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers she requests donations to St Jude's.