Ethel Margret Dowell

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Funeral Service
Bethesda United Methodist Church
Hwy 106
Bethesda, AR  72501
Friday, March 2, 2018
11:00 am
Cemetery
Campground Cemetery
Hwy. 106
Bethesda, AR  72501
Ethel Margret Dowell

of Batesville, AR

July 25, 1916 - February 25, 2018

Ethel Margret Bales Dowell, age 101, of Batesville, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at a local nursing home.
She was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1916 in Batesville Arkansas to George W. and Suda Huff Bales.
She worked at Sterling's and was the Department Manager at Gipson's. She also spent over 30 years at West Side Grocery where she loved her customers and made many lasting friendships. She was a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son; Thurman Arthur ''Sonny'' Dowell of Bethesda; three daughters, Barbara Carpenter (Dixie) of Batesville, Anne Lee Bachman (Richard) of Southside and Martha Sue Grummer (Eddie) of Conway; seven grandchildren, Ellen Pugh (Roger) of Fort Smith, David Carpenter (Clint) of Bethesda, Ginger Bachman (Alan) of Cabot, Julia Zidan (Amar) of Beaumont, Texas, Robert Grummer (Dana) of Greers Ferry, Scott Grummer (Lisa) of Conway and Jason Grummer (Leslie) of Conway; eight Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great-Grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thurman W. Dowell; a daughter Brenda Slay; two Granddaughters; Stephanie Dowell and Marce Earnheart; one great-grandson, Josh Merideth; four Brothers; Elmer, Roscoe, Hubert and Archie Bales; and two sisters, Velma Grubbs and Gladys Hopper.
Pallbearers are; Eugene Dowell, Alvin Dowell, Danny Dowell, Larry Dowell, Jimmy McSpadden and Doyle Wade.
Thank you to the men and women who loved her and took such excellent care of her for the last 2 years at Woodlawn Heights. She renamed some of you, and we were somehow cousins to others. She was proud to call you family. She loved you all so much including, Dr. Homer Brooks and Dr. Jordan Weaver. You are all special to us and we love you too.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Reverend Carl Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery in Bethesda under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
There will be no visitation.

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17 Condolence(s)
DW
Cordova, TN
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Saturday, March 31, 2018

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,  who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Joe and Kay Pool
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Sorry we were unable to be with you yesterday to celebrate Ethel's life. We were out of town. No matter what our age we are still sons and daughters which makes it hard to say good bye. Luckily you have many wonderful years of memories which will be yours to keep forever. Joe and Kay

Jan Burrow Qualls
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, March 3, 2018

She was a dear lady ,,,,,you all our in my thoughts and prayers ,,,Jan Burrow Qualls

Lee and Connie Earnheart
Batesville, AR
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Friday, March 2, 2018

Connie and I are sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Margaret Harmon Freeman
batesville, AR
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Friday, March 2, 2018

I truly hate to hear of Mrs. Ethel's passing. I have always admired how sweet, well dressed, always fixed up with hair and makeup always done. I would have never guessed her to be over a 100. She was such a sweet lady that never met a stranger. Working at Thrifways (Dixies) store, going in there daily with my daddy Jimmy Brashers. She always had a friendly smile for everyone. I know the Angels in Heaven are rejoicing. She will be missed. My heart and prayers are with the family.

Gary and Anna Gipson
Newark, AR
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Friday, March 2, 2018

So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Deepest condolences

Betty Burge Cockrill
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Cathy Richardson Huff
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

So very sorry to hear of you loss. I enjoyed visiting with Ethel many many times at "Dixie's Super Market " My mother and father thought alot of her also. She was truly an inspirational person. GOD BLESS

Jennifer Worley
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

I’m truly sorry for your lost. She was a very sweet lady and will be deeply missed . God bless the family.

Ronda Thompson LPN
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

My heart goes out to all of you girls. Your mother was a wonderful, loving, and funny women. I will truly miss her dearly. Please let us know of anything we can do for you. Love Ronda.

Doug and Rene Morrison
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Martha,
Over the years of working with you I have enjoyed the amazing stories of your adventures with your Mother.
From gardening to the dancing and shopping events.
What a wonderful family and so blessed you shared with us at work. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Sherry Thompson Everett
Batesville,, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

I met Ms. Ethel in 1970 at Gipson's before I went away to college and she always knew me when we met in later years. Lovely lady. My Love and Prayers to her family.

Don McSpadden
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Such a beautiful lady. We always tried to go to the Bethesda VFD monthly breakfasts and she was one of the main reasons. Always a joy to be around. All her wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Eva Harmon
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Condolences to the family. I loved Miss Ethel. She was a delight to be around.

Johnny and Bridgette Elgen
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Thinking of Ms. Ethel and her wonderful family
God bless you and keep you all, always.

Jill Earnheart Holyfield
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Sending you all our love and prayers. Thank you for always making me feel like part of Ethel’s family too.

Alan Vickery
Sage, AR
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

In our thoughts and prayers

Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery