Mary Dowell

Miss Mary Maxine Dowell (Mac) died suddenly but peacefully at her home late Saturday evening, July 7, 2018. Mac was born September 4, 1934 to Roy Dowell and Lucy Sloop Dowell in Guilford County. She was raised at the Methodist Children's Home on Reynolda Road in Winston-Salem, along with her five siblings. She was called Mac by all her brothers and sisters at the home. She was recognized by the Forsyth County Sports Hall of Fame for her All-Star athleticism in both basketball and softball. Mac graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1954 and from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1958. Following college, Mac was a teacher and Physical Education Coach at Northwest High School. She remained close to children when she became a professional girl scout with the Tar Heel Girl Scout Council. Mac worked her way from the bottom up to become Girl Scout Director of Eastern N.C. In the 70's she became Director of the North Atlantic Girl Scouts in Heidelberg Germany for three years. She was able to travel and enjoy the beauty of Europe. She made friends with fellow girl scouts who remain close even now. Mac was a good Davie County Democrat and proud of it. She loved serving alongside friends and volunteers at the Store House for Jesus in Mocksville and was also instrumental in establishing the Humane Society of Davie County. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was loved, cherished and cared for by all her neighbors who lived in the cul-de-sac on Creekwood Drive. Mac loved people and people loved her. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and a young nephew. Surviving are three sisters, Nita Bullard of Kinston, Bonnie Paschal of Clemmons and Brenda (Bo) Hutchins and husband John of Winston-Salem; nieces and nephews, Stephanie and George Autry, Beth Hutchins, Robert and Tanya Saylor, Gayla and Tom Vermillion, Brook Dowell; great nieces and nephews, Baily, John, Ashlee, Hayley, Hannah, Thomas and Alli and great, great nephew Jaxton. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. 321 Redland Rd., Advance, NC 27006 with Dr. Chuck Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com

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