Elsie McDowell Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Elsie McDowell

Elder Elsie Freeman McDowell peacefully transitioned on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at home. She was born in Cleveland County on September 11, 1930 to the late Elijah Freeman and Blossom Logan Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. McDowell, Sr.; sons, James E. McDowell, Jr. and Michael McDowell; grandchildren Tonya McDowell and Calvin McDowell; brothers, Charles Freeman, W.D. Freeman, Harrison Freeman and Nevins Freeman; sisters, Roberta Gleaves, Louise Hamrick, Margret Crenshaw, Betty Howell and Elaine Hoskins. Left to carry on her legacy are; two sons, Ricky McDowell (Joan) and Wayne McDowell; seven daughters, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Bobby), Sylvia Phillips (Chuckey), Sheliah Webber (Anthony), Janet Dillard (Mikel), Angela Jones (Buddy), Cheryl McDowell and Lisa Jeffries (Andre’); daughter-in-law, Acquanetta McDowell (the late James, Jr.); sister-in-law, Louise Freeman (the late W.D.); 31 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren; special god-daughter, Edna Wright; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Through Elder McDowell ministering the good news of the gospel, many lives were changed, and souls won for Christ! A Praise Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Elder McDowell on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC. CDC Guidelines and NC Governor’s Mandates will be observed. The service for will be private. It will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at 12:45 PM. She may be viewed at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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To my dear family Angela and Buddy Jones, I am praying for you all, and the family of Mother McDowell. May God give you all peace and strength in the days to come. Kimberly Thompson and the Jones Family

Mother Elsie McDowell relationship with Christ Jesus, was evident in her walk, talk, and her smile. Condolences to the McDowell families.

Mother McDowell was a very loving, and mighty warrior of God, Mother McDowell had a voice of power for the true and living God. I pray that the family find comfort in knowing that this warrior of God stood like the tree planted by the rivers of living waters for the blood stained banner of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Be encouraged family and friends that Mother McDowell has finished her good fight of faith on this side of heaven. Though we all will miss Mother McDowell, let us all be encouraged that she was chosen by God to be one of his Elders for many years and as she has transitioned onto rest in Jesus, she has passed the torch on to her children to carry out the blood the mission and assignments of reaching the lost, preaching and teaching the unadulturated Word of God. Mother McDowell has gained her wings and transitioned on to glory and she knew that she was loved by many and most of all that she knew Jesus Christ as her very own personal Saviour. This is a time of rejoicing Jesus for the life of Mother McDowell, and as we remember her we in this house shall remember Mother McDowell for being the shining light that Jesus has called all of us to be in this world, and Mother McDowell shined bright and stood tall on the Word of God. Mother McDowell we celebrate your life and I thank God for allowing you to shine in my life on this side of heaven. God Bless you family and I pray that God comforts you during this time as you go on in this life without the physical presence of Mother McDowell, but living your lives serving God to one day be reunited with her again. Love the family of Elder Lamont Shaver and Minister Latasha Shaver.

BE ENCOURAGED FAMILY THAT AUNT ELSIE GRADUATED AND WITHOUT DELAY SHE ANSWERED THE MASTER CALL.SHE TALK AND LIVED THE WRITTEN WORDS OF GOD. A MIGHTY WOMAN OF GOD THAT WILL BE MISSED BUT WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS."PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS".LET US CELEBRATE AUNT ELSIE LEGACY BY GIVING GOD'S THE GLORY EVERY DAY. WITH DEEP LOVE: DONALD & LULA FREEMAN

Truly a Proverbs 31 Women! To the McDowell family. We are praying that the comforter give you strength and peace, as I know he will! We love all of you! Vernon and Gayla Crocker

Mother will be truly missed. She helped mold and encourage me to become the woman of God that I am today. She will be truly missed by all.

Love and condolences to the McDowell Family! Aunt Elsie was kind hearted and loving. She would always greet you with a hug and a smile. She will be missed.

Love and sympathy to the McDowell Family. Aunt Elsie was a wonderful loving person who always greeted you with a smile and a hug. She will be missed!❤

Grandma McDowell was such a beautiful person that would give someone her last if they needed she always was there for anyone that needed a helping hand.I will always keep my beautiful grandmother deep in my heart ❤

Elder McDowell was a wonderful Woman of God affectionately known as "Mother McDowell" it was an honor and privilege to know her. Much sympathy, prayers, and love to the family. She will be deeply missed. Much love John & Faye Mitchell

Grandma you taught us all how to pray, have strong Faith, to love unconditionally and stick together.. you are truly loved and I'll be missed.. until we meet again our Angel 💜💜💜💜

Rest in peace, Aunt Elsie. I will miss you more than you know..
Valerie Freeman-Finney

With the deepest prayer and sympathy, we express our love for all the family members and relatives of Elder Elsie McDowell. Her remarkable strength and loving heart has made this world a much brighter place. She was a loving friend who touched many souls - Rev. Thomas and sister Martha Coleman