Mary L. McDowell Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Mary L. McDowell (Starkville, Mississippi). Mary, born on April 16, 1939, passed away on July 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Mary for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Mary’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She is survived by: her children, Tandra McDowell-Watson (Mickey), Loudoris Gardner, Eddie James Hinton (Darlene), Rickey Hinton Patton (Shirley) and Willie James Patton Sr.; her brothers, Wayne Rogers (Judy) of Fort Myers, FL, Terry Johnson of Columbus, MS and Jimmy Johnson of Starkville, MS.; and her nephew Bell Robinson.
