Dora Bell McDowell Obituary
In loving memory of Dora Bell McDowell of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, who departed this world on February 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Dora leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dora Bell McDowell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Sanders and Mary Keys; and her husband Walter Rolland McDowell, Sr.. She is survived by: her sister Mary Keys; her son Walter McDowell, Jr.; her brothers, Isiah Keys, Sr., Leroy Keys, Sr., Marvin Keys and George Keys, Jr.; her half-sister Mary Ann Sanders; her sons, Everett McDowell of Shawnee, OK and Wayne McDowell of Tahlequah, OK; her stepson Vernon McDowell (Wanda) of Muskogee, OK; her daughters, Evelyn Nero (Greg) of Mustang, OK and Marilyn McDowell of Tahlequah, OK; her sisters-in-law, Betty McCoy (Ben) of Muskogee, OK and Jean Carr of Oklahoma City, OK; her daughter-in-law Sylvia McDowell of Tahlequah, OK; her sisters, Shirley Ray of Tahlequah, OK, Charlene White of Stilwell, OK, Deborah Keys of Broken Arrow, OK, Sandra Todd of Tulsa, OK, Patricia Lesane of Valdosta, GA, Gwendolyn Keys of Tahlequah, OK, Norma Keys of Tulsa, OK, Carla Kercheval of Dallas, TX, Doreatha Edmondson of San Diego, CA and Tammy Becknell (Alvin) of Stone Mountain, GA.; her grandchildren, Cody McDowell, Tristan McDowell (Alicia), Quincy McDowell, Dante McDowell (Marisa), Braylon McDowell, Angela Smith (Brian), Taylor Nero, Lee Nero and Michelle McDowell; and her great grandchildren, Coltrane McDowell, Myles McDowell, Annalise McDowell, Noelle Smith, Bentley McDowell, Brooklyn McDowell and Braxton McDowell.
