Cynthia Priscilla

Mcdowell

Mrs. Cynthia Priscilla McDowell (Whatley) was born on July 06, 1961, to Ms. Daisy Thornton (Beach) of Thomaston, GA and Reverend Wille E. Whatley (deceased) of Meansville, GA.  She was preceded in her death by her brother Wille E. Whatley Jr. of Barnesville and Willie L. Whatley of Fort Pierce, Fl.  Cynthia was a resident of Thomaston, GA where she lived with her loving and devoted husband of 34 years, Mr. Kenneth L. McDowell.  Ms. McDowell was a loving wife, daughter, aunt, and great inspiration to many.  She was called home on September 8 ^th , 2021.

At an early age Cynthia show a great love for children.  Although she did not have any of her own, she babysat many children in Meansville, GA. And was a favorite Aunt to her nieces and nephews.  She would later take her love for people to nursing homes where she was a cook for many years.  For anyone who knew Cynthia, she was known for her great cooking skills and her smile.   Her fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread were a staple at every family gathering.

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. McDowell; sister Melba Yvonne Collier (Robert) of Thomaston GA, Charlie L. Beach (Christine) of Hinesville, GA, Gerald M. Beach (Charlene) of Barnesville, GA, Bertha Harden (Ronald), of Barnesville, GA, Anita Harden of Griffin, GA, Raymond Whatley of Thomaston, GA, Florine Purnell of Philadelphia Pa, Gloria Wilson of Philadelphia GA, and Anthony Whatley (Heidi) of Stone Mountain, GA.  She is also survived by her in-laws Ms. Ola Mae Laster of Griffin, Leslie and Sherlonda Walker of Griffin, GA, Tony Walker (Yolanda) of Griffin, and Terry Walker of Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law Bobby Walker of Griffin, GA and Kerry Walker of Ohio.  She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.  She will truly be missed.