Altha Sparrow Dowe's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2024 in Roanoke, Virginia

Altha Sparrow Dowe

December 30, 1929 - May 16, 2024 (94 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Altha Sparrow Dowe's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2024 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home

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Altha Sparrow Dowe

December 30, 1929 - May 16, 2024 (94 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Altha Sparrow Dowe Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Altha Sparrow Dowe of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on May 16, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Altha Sparrow Dowe to pay them a last tribute.

She is survived by: her son Michael Kenneth Dowe (Pam); her daughters-in-law, Joslyn Thomas Dowe and Katherine Anderson; her grandchildren, Michael K. Dowe II, Morgann Pollard, Rufus Shirley Dowe III, Donna and Ashleigh Kristen Dowe Brown; her great grandchildren, Rufus Shirley Dowe IV "Courtney", Jordi Dowe, Nadaliah Pollard and Harper Brown; her siblings, Professor Ruby Sparrow Wells and Reverend Cleveland B. Sparrow, Sr. (Joyce); and her siblings-in-law, Alfred "Skeet" Dowe, Douglas "Pete" Dowe (Lillie) and Marvelean Sparrow. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home



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May 30

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Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory
1002 Moorman Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016

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May 31

Visitation

Shiloh Baptist Church
201 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153

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May 31

Celebration of life

Shiloh Baptist Church
201 S Market St, Salem, VA 24153

Mon

June 03

Visitation

Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

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June 03

Funeral service

Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

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