Merle Dowdy Obituary
The family announces the passing of Merle Dowdy of Olive Branch, Mississippi on July 7, 2026. Merle, born on November 17, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Dowdy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elba Dowdy and Beatrice Robbins Dowdy; her siblings, Victor, James Dowdy, Geraldine Sloan Christy, Doris Browning and Daura Faye Hale; and her nieces and nephews, Peggy Robinson, Brenda Wood, Nancy Underwood, Nita Robbins, Bill Christy and Keith Campbell.
She is survived by: her sisters, Lavonya Palmer (Ron) and Jamie Barney; and her nieces and nephews, Kim Chassion, Marty Swords (Lisa), Andy Swords (Vicky), Ann Dorrough (Melvin), Kay Matkins (Billy), Terry Hale (Linda) and Barry Hale (Diane).
