Ms. Seretha Elliott McDowell
Mother Seretha Elliott Spears McDowell was born on October 16, 1939 to the late Sister Abbie Lee Elliott.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Evangelist Teresa Spears Benjamin; her mother, Ms. Abbie Lee Elliott; two sisters, Willie Jean Jackson and Ethel Mae Lane; one brother, Charles Elliard and her grandfather, Mr. Jim Elliott.
Mother McDowell accepted Christ and became a member of Greater Union Baptist Church where she served God faithfully. Later she became a member of The House of Prayer, where she served as Pastor’s Aide President, attended Sunday school and worked in any capacity that she was asked.
Mother McDowell leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Associate Pastor Till McDowell; one daughter, Cathy Ann Jackson (Michael) of Flomaton, AL; seven sons, Raymond Spears (Sylvia) of Atmore, AL, Willie James Spears (Cottie) of Beaumont, TX, Robert E. Spears (Barbara) of Atlanta, GA, Ronnie W. Spears (Candace) of Seattle, WA, Ronald W. Spears (Elaine) of Guyton, GA, Till McDowell III (Amanda) and John Albert McDowell, both of Pensacola, FL; five sisters, Leola Lewis, Mary Alice Lewis, both of Pensacola, FL, Bobby J. Elliott of Century, FL, Magnolia Dice and Patricia Gantt (Kearnest), both of Brewton, AL; one brother, Eddie Lee Elliott (Ella Ruth) of Brewton, AL; a number of grandchild, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; one uncle, Mark Elliott of Century, FL; special friends, Sister Betty Taylor, Sister Phyllis Powell and Sister Creola Bonom and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family of Sister Seretha Elliott Spears McDowell would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for every act of kindness shown during the loss of their beloved mother/grandmother/sister/aunt. Your expressions of love and kindness will always be remembered.
- The Family
Presley-Fluker
Dear Mama...I'm going to miss you in such a profound way. I pray that you know how much I love you and appreciate all the endless love and affection that you showed me. So many women complain about their mother-in-law. I was truly blessed and favored by God to be gifted you in my life. Because of you, I have the love of my life--your wonderful son, Ronnie. All of your children are wonderful mates!! Every one of your seven children are incredibly good people with hearts that are just as big as yours. You have made my life and my children's lives better by having you in it. I love you so much and you'll be missed most when I remember your sweet sense of humor, your laugh and your tender expressions of love. I love God, Mama, and don't worry- I'll take care of your baby boy. Thank you, Mama, for being you. I'll never remember leaving you in July...through tears in our eyes, I said to you, "We don't say good-bye, Mama!! We'll see ya when we see ya... I love you!" Heaven has gained one of God's finest soldiers. LOVE YOU MAMA!!