
Grace Noll Dowdy
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It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of our sister and aunt, Grace Noll Dowdy, 89, of Powder Springs, GA on January 9, 2025.
She was born on July 9, 1935 in Dekalb County, AL to Isaac Wesley Dowdy and Lena Madora Powell Dowdy, both deceased. Grace is a life- long Christian and was baptized by her father, a Baptist minister, at an early age.
She has been an active participant in her Churches throughout life and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She is currently a member of the Love Bridge Church in Austell, Georgia.
Grace leaves a legacy of hard work and perseverance in her 47-year work history with Gilmans Paint and Varnish Company headquartered first in Chattanooga, TN then Atlanta, GA. She started work with them as a temporary Typist and retired from a Senior Sales Executive position.
She was an avid reader, traveler and crafter who supported many social causes, and gave generously of her time and money to her Church and the Samaritan's Purse.
She is survived by her brother, Auburn W. Dowdy and sister-in-law, Phyllis Kirkbride Dowdy, Nieces and Nephews: Karen Johnson (Keith), Karla Stults, Evan Dowdy (Kristen), Alan Dowdy (Karen), Scot Dowdy, Joy Medberry (Dave), Carol Dowdy; 11 grand-nephews /nieces and 6 great grand-nephews/nieces.
Services will be held at Love Bridge Church, 5991 Love Street in Austell on Wednesday, January 22 at 2:00 pm. Visitation with family starts at 1:30 at the church with reception to follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Love Bridge Church, Austell, GA and Samaritan's Purse in memory of Grace. Arrangements are with Davis-Struempf Funeral Home, Austell. www.davisstruempf.com

