ELAINE M. LOWERY
Elaine McDowell Lowery, 70, of El Dorado passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at John R. Williamson Hospice House. God needed a special person to make beautiful flower arrangements.
Elaine was born in Haughton, Louisiana to Nolan and Mattie Lou McDowell. For 20 years she volunteered for the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen organization and Ouachita River Pageant Association. For her outstanding work she was awarded Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen Volunteer of the Year. Elaine’s creativity and artistry showed in her beautiful floral designs. She was a faithful and active member of Northwest Baptist Church where she participated in women’s ministry activities and designed themes for Vacation Bible School.
Those left to cherish her memory are her Husband of 51 years, Danny Lowery; daughters, Kim Storey (Mike), Kelly Lowery, and Karla Balzer (Pete); brothers, Wayne McDowell, Barry McDowell (Sharon) and Butch McDowell; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be terribly missed by her canine companion, Levi.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Lowery; sister, Linda McDowell Bridges; and brother, Rocky McDowell.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Parkers Chapel First Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Parkers Chapel Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Parkers Chapel Cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House and/or Northwest Baptist Church of El Dorado.
Online condolences at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com.
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