Gladys Shelton Dowdy Obituary
The family of Gladys Shelton Dowdy (Cedar Bluff, Virginia) announces her passing on November 5, 2026. Gladys, born on May 31, 1928, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. 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 Gladys Shelton Dowdy to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Laura Belle Shelton and Benny Shelton. She is survived by: her children, Earnest Wayne Dowdy and Geneva Dowdy Hess; her sons-in-law, Bobby Eugene Hess, John Underwood and James Burke; her grandchildren, John Glenn Underwood and Beverly Denise Hess; her great grandchild Jaden Cantrell; her siblings, Magalene Houchins, Genive Dowdy and William Wesley Shelton; and her daughter Judy Underwood of Richlands, VA.. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Singleton Funeral and Cremation Service (1116 Cedar Valley Dr, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
