Ada June Kiser Dowdle, 94, of Franklin, NC was promoted to the Church Triumphant, March 7, 2021. She was born February 23, 1927 to the late Bunyan and Nina Gillespie Kiser. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Julian Kiser, one sister, Clara Shields, and her beloved husband, Erwin (Butch) Dowdle. One sister, Kathryn Angel survives.
Ada worked in the textile industry, but for most of her life she was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed taking home-cooked meals and making pop-in-visits to neighbors and friends offering a simple word of encouragement and a touch of kindness.
She was a life-long member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. During her active years, she participated in various areas of the church work especially the Women's Missionary Union.
She is survived by a son, Charles Andrew Dowdle and a daughter, Mavis Dowdle Stiles (Billy Joe) of Rabun Gap, GA. Two grandchildren, Juleigh Dowdle Rogers (Hank) of Franklin, NC and Todd Stiles (Gwen) of Clayton, GA, along with three great-grandchildren, Zeke Rogers, Laken Stiles, and Loren Stiles also survive.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Roy Lowe officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
The family extends appreciation to the Grandview Manor staff and Four Seasons Hospice for their kind, attentive and compassionate care.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
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