Carol Dowdle Lane

Born December 23, 1974, in Charlotte, she was the daughter of the late James Doyle Dowdle and Lib Dowdle. She grew up in Bryson City, North Carolina, and graduated from Swain County High School. She returned to Charlotte, earned her early childcare credentials, and initially began work in childcare. Shortly following, she transitioned to her twenty-year career of being a caregiver for adults with disabilities through Innovative Support Services.

Carol was a lifelong follower of Christ. She was a devoted attendee of Good Shepherd Church since 2000.

The joy of Carol’s life was her family. She loved her husband, David, whom she married on August 20, 1994. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Jenna and Paige. She was born with a nurturing heart, and there was never a time she was not cooking for or looking after loved ones. She constantly put others' needs before her own.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, David Lane Jr; two children, Jenna Lane of Charlotte, 24, and Paige Lane of Charlotte, 20; four brothers, Dale Dowdle (Crystal) of Gastonia, Doug Dowdle (April) of Powhatan, Virginia, Buddy Lemmons, and Tommy Dowdle, both of Charlotte; one sister, Kim Rich of Bryson City, North Carolina; her sister-in-law Rebecca Sherlin of Mount Holly; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Lemmons and Gary Lemmons.

A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 17 at Good Shepherd Church - 13110 Moss Road, Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider Fostering the Family of Lake Wylie (fosteringthefamily.org).

Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.