Anna Dowdy

Anna Dowdy

1928 – 2024

Anna Belle Cochran Dowdy, 96, of Flatwoods KY entered the gates of heaven on August 17, 2024, at Trinty Station in Flatwoods KY.

She was born in Ashland, Ky on February 1, 1928, a daughter to the late Dewie and Laura Belle McKenzie Cochran.

She was proceeded in death along with her parents by her loving husband, Henry Ray Dowdy; three sisters, Charlene Salyers, Catherine Brooks, Mary Cochran, and a brother Dewie Cochran Jr.

Anna was a graduate of Ashland High School, Ashland Junior College, and Marshal University.  She was a teacher in the Boyd County School system for 28 years starting at Trace Elementary, Garner Elementary and retiring from teaching at Cooper Elementary.

She enjoyed her life especially with Henry Ray and all the family. She loved going to church, traveling, reading, music and being with family and friends, especially during the holidays.

She has survived by three children Phillip Ray Dowdy (Amy) of Greenup, Ky., Dewie Dowdy (Debbie) of Stamping Ground, Ky, and Linda Lynn of Interlachen, Florida; 7 grandchildren, Michael Kitchen (Thi Thu Ha), Dr. Phillip Dowdy Jr. (Janice), Micah Dowdy (Matt), John Paul Kitchen, Joshua Dowdy (Beth), Kelli White, and Andrea Messer (Curt); 9 great grandchildren, Lexi Ousley (Chase), Faith Dowdy, Riley Dowdy, Charline Kitchen, A. J. & Kayleigh White, Grant Underwood, Robby and Paige Johnson and 5 great, great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY by Brother Jim Smedley.

Entombment will follow in the Ashland Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM till the time of the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup, KY. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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