It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Laura J. Hopwood McDowell of College Grove, Tennessee, born in Amarillo, Texas, who passed away at the age of 73, on December 16, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Bruce Hopwood and Hazel Swayze Hopwood; her niece Angie Bickford; and her nephew David Leap. She is survived by : her children, Jennifer Taylor (Dan) of Paris, TN, Jessica Waltman (Greg) of Smyrna, TN, Bill McDowell (Brandy) of Murfreesboro, TN and Michelle McCubbin (Mike) of Hartsburg, MO; and her siblings, Joe Hopwood (Marva) of Kearney, MO, Lynda Long of Hannibal, MO, Lona Hopwood of Hannibal, MO and Lynn Tischer (David) of Hannibal, MO. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clover Road Christian Church of Hannibal, MO.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James O'Donnell Funeral Home