Mary Ann McDowell, 80, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, at Kindred Southwood Rehabiliation Center. She was born on August 3, 1933, in Terre Haute, to Victor and Mary (Maxwell) Raikes. She married Billy McDowell on September 23, 1951. Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Garfield High School. She was a member of the Riley United Methodist Church. Mary Ann enjoyed cross-stitching and sewing. She doted on her grandchildren. Mary Ann will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Kim (Ladonna) McDowell of Mobile, AL; Kevin (Jan) McDowell of Carmel; and Kip (Patsy) McDowell of Owensboro, KY; grandchildren, Michele Derleth, Chrissy Flack, Michael McDowell, Daniel McDowell, and Jennifer McDowell; sister, Lillian (Curtis) Eisman; nephew C.J. Eisman; niece, Leesa Bickle; special daughter-in-law, Julie McDowell-Denny, step-grandchildren, Tyler, Grant, Neil, and Andy Dickman; 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; an aunt and uncle and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy; her parents, grandson Matthew McDowell, and a great-grandson Matthew Kevin Howell.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Southwood and Dr. Deshpande for the care and love that they provided to not only Mary Ann, but also her family.
Per Mary Ann’s wishes, cremation was chosen. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
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