Joy Hill Dowell, 80, of Winston Salem passed away March 19, 2019. Mrs. Dowell was born May 14, 1938 in Stokes County to the late Samuel & Gladys Irene Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; James P. Dowell and a grandson James Dowell Jr. Joy is survived by her son Bill Dowell (Robin), grandson Robert Dowell (Nicole) and grandson Adam Dowell. A graveside service will be held at 2PM, March 23 at Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall.