Lizzie McDowell Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Lizzie McDowell

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Battle McDowell, 73, of 350 Washburn Switch Road Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 26, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Early Battle, Sr. and the late Rev. Elizabeth Thompson Battle.

Lizzie graduated from Crest High School. She held an Associate’s degree in Christian Education from Apex School of Theology as well as an Early Child Care Education which she obtained at Cleveland Community College. She also was a licensed cosmetologist.

Lizzie was a member of Light Oak Baptist Church where she served as secretary, member of the usher board, deaconess, Senior Missionary board, care ministry, jail ministry, Senior Choir member and was a life time member of the NAACP. She worked for ORA Mills for 15 years as well as PPG for 20 years before opening her own business, TJAK Day Care.

She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Leon McDowell; five brothers, John Joseph Battle, Danny Jerome Battle, Robert Lee Battle, and Early Battle Jr. and James Willis Battle and two sisters, Odessa Battle Taylor and Matilda Battle.

She leaves to cherish many fond memories to her husband of 55 years, William McDowell, Sr. two sons, William McDowell, Jr (Carlotta) of Grover NC and John Michael McDowell of Shelby, NC; two daughters, Senora McDowell Walker(William) and Andera Yvette McDowell both of Shelby; one brother, Eddie Battle; sisters, Christine Norris (Edward) of Mooresboro NC; Shelia Battle and Marie Jackson (Terry) of Forest City, NC; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Rufus Parker (Ruth), Louise McDowell, Don Johnson (Inez), Vincent Kelly (Johnnie), Bobby Joe McDowell (Penny) and Willie McDowell (Donna) and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends including one special sister “Carolyn Haynes”.

Funeral services for Mrs. McDowell will be private. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook starting at 12:45 PM on Friday, April 9, 2021. She can be viewed from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. The family will be receiving friends from 12: 30 PM until 1:00 PM at Light Oak Baptist Church on Friday, April 9, 2021. Burial will take place at Palmer Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
The Family of the Late Albert Wilson. Charlotte NC

To William and the Family, we send our love and condolences in the loss of your loved one. Lizzie was a true child of God and freely shared that beautiful smile every time we met. We pray God's blessings on you all as you go through this time of bereavement and in the future. Remember as Lizzie did, God is our strength and will never leave us alone. Love and prayers, Johnny and Julie C. Brooks

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McDowell family. We'll miss seeing that "Beautiful smile" at our family reunions.
Curtis and Grace Brown

To the Family of Lizzie McDowell, May God Bless and Keep you during this time of sorrow, you are in our thoughts and Prayers RIP Ms. Lizzie, Harold and Eunice Mintz & family

To the family may God Bless and keep u during this time,You all are in our thoughts and prayers, Harold & Eunice & Family

I love you Sister McDowell, you thought me a lot about marriage, family and most importantly about God. Keep the faith, read my Bible and spend much time with the Lord. Psalms 23. You were such a good friend I will miss you much. My heart is with your family until we meet again I LOVE YOU...

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND I WISH YOU STRENGTH AND CONFORT THROUGH THIS DIFFIXUKT TIME. Mary Poole

We send love and prayers of comfort on your and our loss! Deepest sympathies!
David Thompson and family

My condolences to this beautiful family..a family that we have known over 30 plus years..on behalf of Deacon Oliver & Lillie Manning Allen.. we send much love to you all at this time of sorrow..May God Strengthen &keep you in his loving arms..💐

My condolences to the family. Mrs. Lizzie was a sweet and loving woman. She kept my daughter when she had her daycare. May god give each and everyone of you strength during this time.

No one can truly feel the sorrow that you bear,but may God comfort and keep you all through this difficult time.You all our in our prayers. Tracy Moore and family.