Virginia McDowell

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Virginia Mae “Ginny” McDowell, 84, Owensville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville.

She was born April 26, 1934, to Ike and Agnes (Lanier) Collins, at Kissimmee, Fla.

She was united in marriage to Walter J. McDowell Jr., June 11, 1955, at Folkston, Ga.

Virginia was the founder of New Haven Florist in New Haven.  She and husband, Mack, lived and traveled all of the United States.  Her favorite thing was her joy of gardening and working on silk flowers.

She was preceded in death by parents, Ike and Agnes; husband, Walter; brother, Tommy Collins; and sisters, Bettylou Bryant and Merlene Lundy.

She is survived by daughter, Kim Monroe and husband John Jr. of Owensville; brothers, Fred Collins and wife Cindy of McAlpin, Fla. and Donald Collins and wife Sandra of Kenansville, Fla.; grandson, John Colby Monroe and wife Julie of Affton; and family friend, Chris Miller of New Haven.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, from 10-11 a.m. at Gottenstroeter Chapel in Owensville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating.  Burial will be in Owensville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.