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Lila Judy Dowdy

Date of Death: August 12, 2014
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Friday 8/15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday 8/16, 2:00 pm

            Lila Judy (Rigney) Dowdy, 72, of Stephens City, VA, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home.

            Mrs. Dowdy was born in 1941, the daughter of the late Birchie and Frances Rigney. She was a 1960 graduate of Climax High School and was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was an avid fan of NASCAR and went to many races on the East Coast.

Mrs. Dowdy married Llewellyn “Lew” Dowdy, Sr. on September 4, 1966 in Cardwell, VA.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Lisa Hergenrather and husband, Shaw of Sterling, VA and Andrea King and husband, David of Stephens City, VA; a son, Lew Dowdy, Jr. and wife, Michelle of Stephens City; six grandchildren, Joshua King of Winchester, VA, Jackson Hergenrather, Cole Hergenrather, Amanda Hergenrather and Ava Hergenrather, all of Sterling, VA, and Ashlynn Dowdy of Stephens City; two great grandchildren, Vivian Miller of New Jersey and Connor King of Winchester; a sister, Joyce Shipp and husband, Jim of Mechanicsville, VA and three brothers, Clyde Rigney, Jr. and wife, Cecilia of Winfield, TX, Ronald Rigney and wife, Leara of Danville, VA, and Phillip Rigney and wife Carol, of San Antonio, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dowdy was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew King and a brother, Wayne Rigney.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday with Pastor Mark Carey officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Friday 8/15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday 8/16, 2:00 pm

            Lila Judy (Rigney) Dowdy, 72, of Stephens City, VA, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home.             Mrs. Dowdy was born in 1941, the daughter of the late Birchie and Frances Rigney. She was a 1960 graduate of Climax High School and was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. She was a homemaker …
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Ronald James Rigney left a message on August 13, 2014:
What a Beautiful Person! What a wonderful sister! We love you Sis as does your family and all who knew you. We lost your loving soul on this earth but the angels in Heaven are rejoicing along with Mom,Dad and Wayne and all who have gone on before you. We will all miss you. Lou and Family our hearts are calling out to Our God for your comfort and strength going forward. Blessing to you all.
Marilyn White left a message on August 13, 2014:
Lew and Family, I will continue to pray for you each day. I am so thankful Judy's pain is over and that she is now in the most wonderful place that God has prepared for her. We will miss her. May God bless you all. With love, Marilyn
norman rigney left a message on August 14, 2014:
Uncle Lew & family, Aunt Judy was wonderful loving and caring person, we will all miss her, prayers out to the family love ya'll -Norman&Lisa Rigney
Doug and Susie Shade left a message on August 15, 2014:
Dear Lew, Lisa, Andrea, Lew, and Families, It was with heartfelt sorrow we learned of Judy's passing. Though we have not been in touch for quite a while, we have always remembered her-and your family-with great affection. We will be praying that the Lord with comfort you and carry you through the days ahead. With Judy's entrance to Heaven, we also know that the voice of the heavenly choir just got sweeter. With love to precious friends, Doug and Susie Prov. 3:5,6
Amy Hoover left a message on August 15, 2014:
Lisa and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless Amy Hoover, Kelly Hoover, and Sharon Hoover Wymer
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Nancy & Naumann Dowdy III left a message on August 16, 2014:
We are both so sorry for the loss of Aunt Judy. She is one of the most special people we have known. We will miss her greatly. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Naumann & Nancy
Darlene Smith left a message on August 17, 2014:
Judy was a great Mother, wife, friend and the best Mom Mom in the world. We shared a special bond with our little Ashlynn. I will miss you greatly.
Brenda Koehler left a message on August 17, 2014:
Deepest Sympathies for you lost. Your all in our prayers. Thomas and Brenda Koehler Gail Rigney Finney
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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