Ollie Moss Dowden

Mrs. Ollie Moss Dowden, born February 27, 1907 in Melrose, LA passed away in Glenrose, TX on February 1, 2009. Funeral services will be at Good Hope Baptist Church near Cypress, LA at 11:00 AM Friday, February 6, 2009 with Rev. Mark Wyatt and Rev. James McDonald officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2009. Mrs. Ollie, as she was known to everyone, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, beloved aunt, and loyal friend. She will be remembered for her faith; friendliness; devotion to her church, family and friends; and for her lovely flowers. The world is indeed a more beautiful place because of her life and her flowers. Mrs. Dowden was preceded in death by her parents; several siblings; and her husband of 69 years, Mr. Bryant Dowden Sr. of Flora, LA. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Minnie Faust of Many, LA; two daughters, Mrs. Glennie Dowden Scarborough of Cane River, LA and Mrs. Winnie Dowden Wyatt of Glenrose, TX; one son, Mr. Bryant Dowden Jr. of Flora, LA; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Jim and Robin Scarborough; Willie, Kevin, and Morgan Wyatt; and Bryant Dowden III.