Virginia Dowdell Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Dowdell of Opelika, Alabama, who passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by: her husband Charlie B. Dowdell, Sr.; her children, Regina Dowdell of Opelika, AL, Cassandra Allen (Karl) of Opelika, AL, Deanna Dowdell of Opelika, AL and Charlie Dowdell, Jr. (Letesha Prince) of Opelika, AL; her grandchildren, Brandon Dowdell (Cherelle), Jamey Dowdell (Sherquetta King), Wesley Dowdell, Hayley Dowdell, Jaylen Dowdell and Jada Dowdell; her great grandchildren, Kailey Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Harper Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Harley Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Ayson Richarson of Opelika, AL., Addison Richardson of Opelika, AL., Madison Dunn of Opelika, AL., Alivia Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Baylee Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Riyah Dowdell of Opelika, AL., Kori Key of Opelika, AL., Konner Key of Opelika, AL. and Worthy Hand of Opelika, AL.; her siblings, Lillie Bailey of Auburn, AL, Ethel Mae Jackson of Bloomfield, NJ, Gertrude Crump of Spring Valley, NY, Carolyn Simmons of New City, NY, Vera Congress of Demopolis, AL, Alice Green and Thomas Holland (Doris); her in-laws, Calvin Dowdell (Virginia) of Cleveland, OH, Larry Dowdell of Opelika, AL, Elizabeth Richmond of Opelika, AL, Franklin Dowdell (Maria) of Lithonia, GA, Melvin Dowdell (Jackie) of Opelika, AL, Marvin Dowdell (Debbie) of Opelika, AL and Cynthia D. Woodson (Reginald) of Auburn, AL; her friend Vivian Smith (Clem); her close friends, Kathy Crump, Doris Avery, Lizzie Askew and Mary Watts; and her godchildren, Wanda Moore, Makeba Vaughn and Renee Porter. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.