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Edna McDowell Obituary
McDowell, Edna beloved mother, wife, sister, friend and child of God. Edna went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2007. She was the mother of Barbara Ann McDowell and beloved wife of George McDowell. The wake and funeral will be Saturday, December 8th, at Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7925 South Chicago Avenue, in Chicago. The Wake is at 11 a.m. The funeral is at 12 noon. The burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery at 115th & Fairfield. The repast will be held at the Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall. 
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Annette ingram
December 2, 2025
The Best Aunt T ever miss you so much Love always your Niece annette
Mattie B
January 4, 2008
Barbara,
Please be encouraged as we all loved and will miss "Fine Brown Frame" but because she knew God know that - - - TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD, so Edna is in a better place where there is no pain nor suffering and my spirit let's me know that because she did all that she could do for everyone that she came in contact with . . . she's HAPPY and at PEACE now. We love you and brother-in-law and we are here for you! MUCH LOVE :-)
annette Jelks
December 11, 2007
Hi cousin just letting you know i was here so glad i got a chance to come be with you on aunt Edna's home coming it was beautiful i love you and anytime you need me to talk or for anything just call me God is your strength look to him when you're feeling down.
Love your cousin annette
First Lady
December 11, 2007
Hey BAM,
it's First Lady. My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of tremendous lost. Anybody that knows you knows what a wonderful and close relationship you had with your Mom. I know she is watching you from above and if you listen closely with all of your heart you will hear her speaking to you in that loving way you remember. GOD BLESS and I will keep you in my prayers.
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Alisa
December 11, 2007
Your mom would be so grateful and impressed with the homegoing celebration you planned. What an honor to her! Remember the promise of eternal life... and find a peace that surpasses understanding. I'm here for you!
Love & smiles, Alisa
Tanya D. Anderson
December 10, 2007
BAM,
Remember God makes no mistakes and he was ready for your mother to join him in Glory. I know your Mom is so very proud of you. May you and your Dad continue to be blessed during this time. Love You,Your Friend, Tanya~
Jana Bonds
December 10, 2007
Bam,
You and your family are in my prayers. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Your mom is with Jesus having a wonderful, stress free and pain free time. I know that she is looking down and feeling very proud of you.
You did a great job. Your mother's homegoing celebration was beautiful.
I'm here for ANYTHING you need!
Love you!
Jana
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