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2025
Jean Dowty Obituary
Jean Dowty
Charleston - Jean Ishbel Dowty, 101yrs, Charleston SC passed away on 10 Dec 2025.
The funeral service will be held at Grace UMC, Charleston, SC at 4:30 Saturday, December 13. Visitation will be held following the service. Internment will be at City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Va. at a later date.
Jean was born in Oxfordshire, England on 21 Dec 1923 to Frank and Gertrude Long. Jean served in the Women's Land Army in England during WWII and after the death of her husband, she worked as an assistant librarian for the Virginia Public School System. She loved knitting and gardening and was actively involved in service and leadership within her churches.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood R Dowty.
Jean is survived by her children Rodney(Carmen), Judy(William), Jennifer(David), Nadine(Ken), and Mark(Allison), as well as 25 Grandchildren and over 50 Great Grandchildren. She loved her large family and was loved by each of them.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Grace UMC or St Jude's on Jean's memorial page.
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Gale Halulka
December 14, 2025
My deepest condolences to her entire family , friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Jean as a Church member myself. She was a very charming , sweet lady. I could get a laugh from her about her age. I will truly miss her. Rest in Peace Jean.
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Cathie Miller and Jim Grant
December 14, 2025
Jean was an inspiration for us. Her love of Christ and her humility makes her a shining star the heavens.
We knew Jean when she attended Old Bridge UMC, After one Sunday school class, Jean told my husband she always wanted to be an NFL football player. When he asked her why, with a laugh and a sparkle in her eye the tiny sweet lady replied "Then I could push other people around." We know her quick wit will have Christ and everyone in heaven laughing. Godspeed Jean, you will be missed.
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