Ruth P. (nee Ward), beloved wife of the late Ray Dowell; devoted mother of Patsy Hart, Lynn (Ron) Frazier; and the late Larry (Jan) Dowell; loving grandmother of six; great grandmother of 12; and great-great grandmother of seven. Predeceased by eight siblings. Passed away January 10, 2015 at age 94. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Tuesday (Tonight), January 13, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Memorial donations may be sent to Landmark Baptist Temple.