Florence Mabel McDowell 08/21/1924 -12/21/2007

Memorial services for Florence McDowell, 83 of Jacksonville, Texas are scheduled for Monday December 24, 2007 at 2:00 P. M. at Autry Funeral Chapel, Jacksonville with Pastor Richard Spencer presiding. A private burial will be at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, OK. Under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.  

Mrs. McDowell died Friday, December 21, 2007 in Jacksonville, TX. She was born August 21, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to The late James and Lillie Ann Brookens. She was a founding member and first president of the East Texas Speech and Hearing Association. Florence was a retired educator and a member of the First Methodist Church, Jacksonville and attended Fellowship Bible Church, Jacksonville. 

Mrs. McDowell was preceded in death by her husband Wyatt McDowell and two sons; Bud and Wade Brandon McDowell.  

Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law; Jim and Doris McDowell, Bill and Machelle McDowell both of Jacksonville, two grandchildren; Jamie McDowell and wife Jennifer of Nashville, TN and Joshua McDowell of Jacksonville; 2 great grandchildren.
 

Information from Autry Funeral Home