Mary Elizabeth McDowell, 95, formerly of Granbury, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 1, 2017 in North Richland Hills. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2017, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury. A private family graveside will be held in the future.
Mary was born January 17, 1922 in Hamlin, TX to A. O. and Rena Johnson Tindal. She married H. Ward McDowell November 27, 1957 in Fort Worth. Together they traveled the world. They lived in Hawaii for over ten years, as well as Lake Tahoe. Mary was a great cook and her specialty was divinity.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and dearly loved great grandmother. She had a caring heart and loved spending time regularly with her friends. She also loved spending time in Reno and Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her husband Ward, son Henry “Hank” Leopold, an infant daughter, both parents, sister Louise McKennon.
Survivors: daughter in-law, Theresa Radford (James); grandchildren, Andrea Leopold, Lesley Palmer; great grandchildren, Sierra Truly, Chloe Leopold, Katara Marqueses, Bruce Marqueses; step son Zim McDowell (Carolyn) and their sons: Eddie and Mark plus many extended family members and close friends.
Wiley Funeral Home made arrangements.