Betty I. McDowell, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 06, 2015, at Vandalia, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery at 9 A.M. on Saturday. Memorials: First Christian Church, Vandalia, IL; any church of your choice; or Bryan Manor, Centralia, IL.

She was born July 21, 1925, in Fayette County, IL, the daughter of George D. & Lucinda Caroline (Radcliff) Edwards. Married James W. McDowell on November 02, 1945, St. Elmo, IL, he passed away in 1993. She was Co-owner/operator McDowell Service, Vandalia, IL and was affiliated with First Christian Church, Vandalia, IL.

She is survived by: Sons - Jerry McDowell & Connie, Vandalia, IL, Steven McDowell & Ellen, Louisville, GA and Lynn McDowell & Shelley, Vandalia, IL; Daughters - Connie Chapman & David, Vandalia, IL and Carolyn Powell & Nelson, Brownstown, IL; Brothers - Lawrence Edwards & Louise, Springfield, IL, and Robert Edwards & Ann, Pipe Creek, TX; 16 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband - James W. McDowell; Daughter - Sheryl McDowell and 3 Brothers, Darrell, Larry & Jackie.

Cemetery Details Fairlawn Cemetery 727 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL,