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Betty Jo Dowler

Betty Jo Dowler

Betty Jo Dowler, 92, of Washington, WV passed away at her residence March 19, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Parkersburg March 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Floyd and Chloe (Keenan) Rockhold.

She was a homemaker and hairdresser and member of the Lubeck United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 72 years Clement D. Dowler, son M. Neil Dowler (Robin) of Washington, grandchildren: Bobbi Jo Bumgarner (Eric Ranson) of Parkersburg and Courtney Hutchins (Dan) of Marietta, seven great grandchildren: Hadley, Berkley and Chloe Bumgarner and Kelton, Nate, Ryker and Phallyn Hutchins, and great-great granddaughter Leena Bumgarner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Edward Dowler and brothers Edward and Robert Rockhold.

Funeral services will be Thursday 11 AM at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Jim Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-8 PM.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice, nurses Victoria Nichols and Rebecca Gibson, caregivers Megan Miller and Sara and Morgan Stanley and all previous caregivers for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Dowler during her illness.

Online guests may send condolences to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.