Doris Ellis Dowdy, 79, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Wilson County on October 20, 1933 to the late Noah and Ida Pearl Webb Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Irvin Jessie Dowdy; sisters, Pearl Edwards, Louise Boseman, and Molly Davis; brothers, Chester and Paul Ellis.

She is survived by her daughter, Ellis Dowdy Powell and husband, Craig Powell of Nashville; 3 grandchildren; brother, Devone Ellis of Pinetops.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 301 Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

A service to remember Doris was held July 3, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Bostian officiating.

Arrangements by  Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.