Louise Patricia McDowell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Louise P. McDowell Age 64 of St. Louis, MO, was born to the union of Ivory Lee Robins, Sr. and Estella Turner on March 3, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the 8th child of 15 children. Louise was called home on September 8, 2020 to be with God. She was preceded in death by Ivory Lee Robins (father), Estella Turner (mother), Tommie Lee McDowell, Sr. (husband), Tommie Lee McDowell, Jr. (son), Titus McDowell (son), siblings Charles, Melvin, Willie, Arstell, Anna, Ollie, Ida, and Arlene, Kenzie (04/2014). Louise attended St. Louis Public Schools for her education. She later received her Licensed Practical Nurse Degree and remained in the medical field until the day she was called home. Louise joined The Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. in 1977 under the leadership of Elder Percy Phillips, then Pastor Larry Hold and now Superintendent Elder Ronald Coleman. She worked in the church wherever she was needed. She enjoyed being on the Pastor’s Aide Committee, she helped feed the homeless-going to the shelters, working on the Hospitality Committee, was a Sunday School Worker, a member of the Usher Board, making announcements when needed and singing in the choir, doing duets with her daughter Lenae. These are only some of the activities she did at The Holy Temple. She always greeted others with a warm and welcoming smile. She was loved by many and helped many. Louise and Tommie Lee McDowell, Sr. were the parents of 4 children the 2 surviving are her son Timothy P. (Christian) McDowell and her daughter Persesha L. McDowell (Lamont). She leaves to cherish her memory 11 grandchildren – Bre ‘Onna, Queonqua, Kendra, Sylvia, Tommie,III, Donte’, Anijiah, Genise, Ah’nlya ZyErien, and Cameron; 2 great grandchildren D’Kylah,and J’myriah; 2 brothers Aaron and Edward (Lavern); 3 sisters Laundrena (Warren), Ora and Lavoris; a host of nieces and nephews Anthony, William, Sandra, Audrey, Kimberly, George, Provine, Estella, Binaca, Patrease, Markease, Caryl, Edward S, Duane, Iesia, Edward T. Brittany, Anthony, Antonio, Darnell; a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and of course, her The Holy Temple Family; very dear friends Velma Kendle, Priscilla Crosby and Cassandra Smith. She was very fond of and always spoke highly of our Pastor and First Lady Coleman. Louise will be missed by all. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8 KJV

Louise Patricia McDowell

March 2, 1956 - September 8, 2020