Elizabeth Dowdy

Mary Elizabeth Goatley Dowdy, 86, of Wickliffe, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home.
 
Elizabeth was born in Graves County on April 1, 1936 to the late William and Mary Ballard Goatley.  She was a member of Anchor of Hope Church in Wickliffe.  Elizabeth worked for over 28 years as a cook at Chris’ Diner in Wickliffe.  She loved to spend her free time after retirement making quilts for family and friends.
 
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Jerry) Trainer of Wickliffe; one sister, Pauline Gore of Mayfield; two step-sons, Galen (Ruthie) Dowdy and David (Carol) Dowdy, both of Wickliffe; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  
 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dowdy; one step-daughter, Naomi Walker; two step-sons, Leon and Paul Dowdy; one sister, Evelyn Akey; one brother, Paul Goatley; and her parents. 
 
Funeral services for will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Bro. Dee Hazlewood officiating.  Burial will follow at Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Wickliffe.
 
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the funeral home.
 
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105.   
 
You may leave a “Hug From Home”, a message of sympathy and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.