Virginia Ann Dowdy Obituary

We announce the death of Virginia Ann Dowdy of Ocklawaha, Florida, born in Rush, Kentucky, who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Virginia Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Charles Dowdy; her parents, Clara Belle and Hiram Whitley; her siblings, Raymond and Catherine Rigsby; and her great grandchild Hailey Cannaday.

She is survived by: her daughters, Connie Lewis (Bill) and Janice Waters; her grandchildren, Jason Lewis (Libbe LeFever), Matt Lewis, Herman Applewhite (Margaret), Tammy Lewis (Brandon Bell) and Catherine Hammett (Jimmy); her great grandchildren, Courtney Cannaday, Sage Gant, Dion Lewis, Emily Lewis, Audrey, Colton Hammett and Bryce Bell; her brothers, Willard and Ernie Whitley; her friends, Marie, Nancy and Matthew; and her significant other Mindy. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.