Barbara Dowdy, 84, of Albion, Illinois, passed away,Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born on August 9, 1939, In Liberty Mississippi, the daughter of Hubert and Mary (Kenny) Rushing.  

Barbara was an excellent homemaker who loved to cook for her family and friends.  Barbara was an outdoor person who loved to mow her yard.  In her spare time, she enjoyed working seek and find puzzles and spending time reading her Bible and devotionals.  Her dog Shelby was her faithful companion.  Barbara loved her family dearly and her grandchildren brought her special joy.  She will be missed by all who knew her.

Barbara leaves behind three daughters, Sonya Smith, Tonya Prosise and husband, Tim, Pat Compton, and husband Johnny; three sons, Tom Dowdy, Mike Dowdy and wife Lora, Chris Dowdy, and wife Tammy; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Fannin, Nancy Shannon; sister-in-law, Kathy Rushing; several nieces, nephews and extended family.  

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ted Dowdy; grandson, Dakota Ellis; son-in-law, Kenny Smith; sister, Daisey LaVarier; brother, James Rushing, Brothers-in-law, Bill Shannon, Marvin Fannin, and Dennis LaVarier; former husband, Bill Dowdy.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Barbara’s  tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Dowdy family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com