Johnie Marie Dowler, 86, of Newark, and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Mount Carmel St. Ann’s in Westerville.
She was born in Moulton, Alabama (Lawrence County), on May 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Charlie and Cora Elizabeth (Lambert) Posey.
On September 22, 1984, she married Gary E. Dowler and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2011. She was also preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
She is survived by three daughters, Gina Lee of Marysville, Denise (Laurie Oswald) Alexander of Newark, Donna Alexander of Belle Center, and two sons, Darrell (Kelly) Alexander of Kenton, and Mark (Leta) Alexander of Arizona, 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren with one on the way, a brother, James Posey of Florence, Ala., numerous nieces and nephews, and her dog, Desi.
Johnie worked as a homemaker, had also worked for T.R.C. in East Liberty and was a very successful Avon saleslady. She volunteered with the Mary Rutan Hospital Guild and was active with her children’s activities including P.T.O. and Band Parents. She always said that her greatest accomplishments were her children and her family.
Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a funeral service Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, where friends may call two hours prior. Burial will be on Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m. in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire, Ohio (East Market Street (Ohio State Route 385) at intersection with Buffenbarger Road (Township Road 295A).
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice in Johnie’s name.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Dowler family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.