Shirley Dowdle

Otto, NC - Shirley Dowdle, age 76, of Otto, NC, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was a native of Macon County, NC, the son of the late Plenny E. and Launa Norris Dowdle. He was self-employed and had worked as a textile worker. He was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church and was a US Army Veteran. He was a loving grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, D. L., Carl, Jim, Clarence "Shorty", and Ralph Dowdle and one sister, Betty Holland.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Dills Dowdle; one daughter, Regina D. Parrish, three grandchildren, Nathan, Kane and Rheanna Parrish; six sisters, Bonnie Kelly, Nell Goforth, Louise Williamson, Marie Brabson, Pauline Stiwinter, and Carolyn Chastain; three brothers, Ray Dowdle, Earl Dowdle, and Charles Dowdle.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11th at 2:00 pm at Coweeta Baptist Church, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 10 from 6:00-8:00 at Coweeta Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Roy Chastain, Jamie Chastain, Michael Chastain, Kenny Chastain, Daniel Brabson, and Johnny Dowdle.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday evening at Coweeta Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Debbie Robb, 780 Coweeta Church Road, Otto, NC 28763.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.