Ella Louise Dowell, 87 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away February 11, 2010 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 19, 1922 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky , Daughter of the late Virgil and Florence (Hook) Dowell.
Surviving are brothers; Ralph Dowell of Riverside CA., Bernard Dowell of Hardinsburg, KY., & Bill (Lynn)Dowell of La Porte, nephew; Jim (Lynn) Boatwright of LaPorte, IN., who Ella raised from a young boy, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Victor, 3 sisters; Evelyn Campbell, Edna Brown, and Mabel Boatwright.
She worked for 40 years at Kingsley Furniture Co as an upholster. She loved her dogs; Brutus, Maxx, Roscoe and Lilly.
Visitation will be held at Cutler Funeral Home on Saturday February 13, 2010 from 10-11 AM.
Services will also be held Saturday at 11 AM, with Rev. Jeff Zigler officiating.
A Private Family Burial will taken place in the Pine Lake Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice through the LaPorte Hospital Foundation.
Please sign the online register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com.