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Obituary- McDowell, Judy

Judy (Phillips) McDowell
Judy (Phillips) McDowell, of Ward, AR, formerly of Topeka, passed away June 13, 2012. Judy was born December 7,1936, near Stanbury, MO, daughter of D.H. and Ruth Phillips. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. Judy married Erskine McDowell in 1956 and was a devoted stay-at-home mother and housewife. She was a member of Topeka Eastern Star, Helena Chapter No. 210, and active in her sons’ school functions and activities. Along with her mother, Ruth, Topeka, and husband, Erskine, Ward, AR, she is survived by a brother, DeVern (Becky) Phillips, Auburn, sons, Kevin (Ann) McDowell, Topeka, and Craig (Julie) McDowell, Rossville, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, D.H., and a brother, Jerry. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Judy will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 18th, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave the family a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.