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Minnie Ruth Dowdell Evans

04/01/1940 - 11/05/2026

Obituary For Minnie Ruth Dowdell Evans

Funeral service for Minnie Evans, 86, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Elder James Q. Smith will officiate.

Mrs. Evans, who passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her home in Opelika, Alabama, was born April 1, 1940, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Monday, November 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Kenneth (Earnestine “Dottie”) Evans of Opelika, AL; one daughter, Katherine Evans Goode of Montgomery, AL; four grandchildren, Darrence Evans (Sabrina Chatmon) of Opelika, AL, Keambria Evans of Montgomery, AL, Jaren Evans of Huntsville, AL and Travis “Tre” Goode of Montgomery, AL; three great-grandchildren, Jaden Spinks-Evans of Auburn, AL, Madison Battle and Darian Evans both of Opelika, AL; one brother, Clarence Dowdell, Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Annette Evans of Opelika, AL, Jean Morris and Lisa Evans both of Alexander City, AL; six brothers-in-law, Frankie (Mary) Evans, Danny (Rebecca) Evans, Tommy Lee Evans, Leon Evans all of Camp Hill, AL, Sam (Titalium) Evans of Goodwater, AL and Ronnie Evans of Alexander City, AL; one special cousin, Betty (Leonard) Leassear of Houston, TX; devoted caregiver, Charlotte Strickland *sincere appreciation for the wonderful care you provided to our mother for the past three years; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family of Mrs. Minnie Ruth Dowdell Evans acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you. A special thank you to Compassus Hospice Care Staff.

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I offer my sincere condolences to my classmate Katherine and all of the Evans & Dowdell families. I remember visiting Mrs. Evans home as a child. She was soft spoken and had a sweet spirit. May the Lord comfort you all at this difficult time.

Uteevia Hughley Ambus

My sincere condolences to you all. May God's Peace and Strength envelope you daily through this time of bereavement. "[4] God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 NLT

Alma Addy

In loving memory of my mom whose love was the loudest quiet thing. Mom, my world dimmed a little the day you left. You are gone from my sight but never from my heart. You were ordinary in the most extraordinary way‐--Quietly and constantly. Your best quality was your " unwavering love!!" Rest Well Mother. Your daughter, Katherine Evans Goode

Katherine Evans Goode

With love and care for the family keep the faith

Michael pope

So. Sorry for your loss. May. The. Lord. God. Give. The. Dowdell. Evans. Family. Strengthen

Rev. Williard lewis

I offer my deepest condolences to the family. My prayer is for God to comfort y'all in this season of bereavement.

Mrs. Catriana Matthews

I am sorry for the loss of your love one. Praying God will strengthen you and your family.

Margie Maddox

Sending Our Sincere Prayers And Condolences To The Evans Family ❤️

Doug and Angela Payne

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.