Joan Dowell Obituary

We announce the death of Joan Dowell of Lewisport, Kentucky, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Joan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Dowell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Shearn and Martine Poole (Shearn); her stepfather Bob Poole; her sister Debbie Bryan (Randy); and her son-in-law Gene Burlingame.

She is survived by: her husband James R. Dowell (Jimmy); her children, Micky Burlingame and Jeff Gray (Shelly); her stepchildren, Ronnie Dowell and Jenny Porter; her grandchildren, Courtney Martin (Brad) and Ashtyn Gray (Jake Powers); her great grandchildren, Colt, Stetson and Jansen Martin; her brother Lyndon Shearn (Amy); her friend Frances McBride; and her pet Ellie. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.