of Little Rock, AR
July 14, 1924 - February 2, 2019
Ruth Fisher McDowell, 94, of Little Rock, slept into Jesus' arms in the wee hours of Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born the youngest of five siblings in Petersburg, TX on July 14, 1924 to Edgar and Mary Fisher.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 36 years; Woodyard (Woody) Lee McDowell and four siblings. She was a great mom to her four children who all survive her; Bryan McDowell (Jennifer) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Timothy McDowell (June) of Cedar Park, Texas, Reed McDowell (Beth) of Portland, Oregon and Elizabeth Baker (J.C.) of Little Rock, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Saturday, February 9 at 10 a.m., a Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00. Burial will take place at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport, AR at 3:30 p.m.
Donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1 Covenant Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or the charity of your choice.
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5 Condolence(s)
Kim Meek
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Liz and family, it sounds like your mom lived a full life. I know you miss her and love her... just from further away now. Much love and comfort to you all.
Peggy J West
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Mrs. Ruth McDowell was one of the most lovable and good humored woman I've ever known. She was quick-witted and so funny (whether she knew that or not, I don't know). She seemed to be in a good mood every time I called her or she called me at the church. I regret that I did not spend more time with her to talk about her life in her early days. One thing she did tell me once was that when the dust bowl happened in the 1930's her family moved to Texas. There are so many things I wish I would have asked her. She was truly a treasure. She was just a very pleasant woman to be around. She was a very stylish woman who wore lovely hats and always looked like she stepped off the front cover of a magazine. I know her adult children know what a treasure she was. Mrs. McDowell fought the good fight and she has her reward in heaven. I wish I could be half as good of a woman she was. I loved her. Her soul is with the Lord for eternity and those who are saved will know what that's like when our time comes. God bless her family and friends and may the Lord use this to draw people to Him. With all my love, Peggy W.
DANNY SMITH
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Liz,
You probably don't remember me but I used to work at Petty Drug on West Markham and you worked at Old Blue in the Doctor's building. We went to dinner a few times. I remember meeting your mother and she stuck her hand out to shake mine. I was so impressed. She was an elegant, stately, Godly woman! Can't get any better than that!
Danny
Carrie Holyfield
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweetheart
Timothy McDowell
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
This is Timothy McDowell, son number two. I'm going to miss her even though we were far apart geographically. I have so many cool memories about things she taught us and directions in which we were guided. She was always concerned about her spiritual growth and ours as well. Goodbye, Mother.