Celebrating the life of
Emily Dowis
September 26, 1965 - October 19, 2013
ATLANTA – Emily Dowis, 48, died Saturday, October 19, 2013, in Atlanta.
Emily was a native of Atlanta and lived in Savannah for sixteen years. In 1988 she graduated from University of Georgia where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. For over twenty years, she worked in the finance and investment industry, most recently with SunTrust Investment Services.
Emily was formerly an active member of the Junior League in Savannah and Atlanta and was a founding member of the Central Church of Christ, Savannah, Georgia. Her sister, Deirdre Ann Dowis preceded her in death.
Survivors include her parents, Max and Joyce Dowis of Athens; sister, Dorinda Dowis of Columbus; brother, Mays Dowis of Atlanta; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Cindy Dowis of Athens; niece, Cathleen Dowis, and nephews, Thomas and Nathan Dowis, all of Athens, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Central Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family suggests that remembrances be made in Emily's memory to Central Church of Christ, 632 Stephenson Ave., Savannah, GA 31405.
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Mr. and Mrs. Dowis, I am deeply saddened to hear about Emily. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Chip Usher, Savannah, GA
Emily, Deidre and I served together in the Junior League and I will always remember them for their infectious smiles. My thoughts are with the Dowis family and sending prayers for comfort.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Emily will be dearly missed,I enjoyed working with her when she was at SunTrust,she always had a smile on her face, laughing. She was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
- Tina Brown, Senoia, GA
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
- Derek Cudd, Wiesbaden, - Other
We were sorry to hear of Emily's passing.we met her when she worked at the bank in Fayetteville Ga. During a chat we found out we were distant cousins. We will remember your family in our prayers. Alan & Jody Dowis
- Alan & Jody Dowis, fayetteville, GA
Praying for your family during this sad time. love & prayers
- Don & Vonnie Holliday, , GA
Praying for your family during this sad time. love & prayers
- Don & Vonnie Holliday, , GA
Dorinda, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let your parents know that our family Welch sends our condolences.
- Jennifer Hrncir, Shiloh, GA
Dear Mays and To Your Entire Family, We are so sorry to hear about Emily. We enjoyed spending our weekends together at the pool laughing and enjoying her wonderful zest for life. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Josh and June
- Josh and June Bryan, Atlanta, GA
Our Condolences go out to the entire Dowis Family.It still does not seem real especially after not too far back that God called Deidra, and now Emily home to be with him. I pray for peace and understanding and strength to get through this difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.Mr.and Mrs.Dowis, we will be here for Dorinda when she returns home. God Bless you all! We send our love. Roy and Brenda Bass
- Brenda & Roy Bass, Columbus, GA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dowis, Dorinda, Mays, Michael and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of precious Emily. I will always treasure the special times we shared as college students and young adults. She had a sparkle and contagious smile along with a warm and genuinely caring attitude. I know the days ahead will be difficult, but strength lies in the Lord. Lamentations 3:20-25 Love, Nancy, Mark and Emily Kate Bridges
- Nancy Bridges, Lexington, GA
Deepest sympathy to the Dowis family on the loss of a beautiful and exceptional woman.
- John, Detroit, MI
My deepest sympathy to the Dowis Family. Emily was such a wonderful and sweet friend to me. She will be missed greatly. I am praying for you all.
- Pam Hensley, Fayetteville, GA
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was very sorry to read of Ms. Dowis' death. But take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and....wipe the tears from all faces Isaiah 25:8. May the God of all comfort bring comfort to you during this difficult time.
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Joyce, Max, Dorinda, Mays, Michael, and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you during this very difficult time. We prayed for healing for Emily from the time we learned of her hospitalization and you all will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Our love, Jim and Nancy Boyd
- Nancy Boyd, Phenix City, AL
I would like to send my condolence to the family and a few words of comfort from God's word the bible please read John 5:28,29
- lynn, ,
My heart and prayers go out to the Dowis family. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
- Brenda Ivey, Columbus, GA
May God grant you peace and strength through this very difficult time. My prayers and throughs are with you.
- Jorene Schmidt, Alpharetta, GA
I am very, very sorry. She was a beautiful lady. The Dowis family is special to me.
- chris s. white, bowman, GA
Very sorry for your loss.
- Terry Short, Hampton, GA
Will be missed sorely by all who knew and loved her.
- Brian Cade, Fairbanks, AK
Mr. and Mrs. Dowis, I am deeply saddened to hear about Emily. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Chip Usher, Savannah, GA
Emily, Deidre and I served together in the Junior League and I will always remember them for their infectious smiles. My thoughts are with the Dowis family and sending prayers for comfort.
- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA
Emily will be dearly missed,I enjoyed working with her when she was at SunTrust,she always had a smile on her face, laughing. She was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
- Tina Brown, Senoia, GA
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
- Derek Cudd, Wiesbaden, - Other -
We were sorry to hear of Emily's passing.we met her when she worked at the bank in Fayetteville Ga. During a chat we found out we were distant cousins. We will remember your family in our prayers. Alan & Jody Dowis
- Alan & Jody Dowis, fayetteville, GA
Praying for your family during this sad time. love & prayers
- Don & Vonnie Holliday, , GA
Praying for your family during this sad time. love & prayers
- Don & Vonnie Holliday, , GA
Dorinda, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let your parents know that our family Welch sends our condolences.
- Jennifer Hrncir, Shiloh, GA
Dear Mays and To Your Entire Family, We are so sorry to hear about Emily. We enjoyed spending our weekends together at the pool laughing and enjoying her wonderful zest for life. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Josh and June
- Josh and June Bryan, Atlanta, GA
Our Condolences go out to the entire Dowis Family.It still does not seem real especially after not too far back that God called Deidra, and now Emily home to be with him. I pray for peace and understanding and strength to get through this difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.Mr.and Mrs.Dowis, we will be here for Dorinda when she returns home. God Bless you all! We send our love. Roy and Brenda Bass
- Brenda & Roy Bass, Columbus, GA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dowis, Dorinda, Mays, Michael and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of precious Emily. I will always treasure the special times we shared as college students and young adults. She had a sparkle and contagious smile along with a warm and genuinely caring attitude. I know the days ahead will be difficult, but strength lies in the Lord. Lamentations 3:20-25 Love, Nancy, Mark and Emily Kate Bridges
- Nancy Bridges, Lexington, GA
Deepest sympathy to the Dowis family on the loss of a beautiful and exceptional woman.
- John, Detroit, MI
My deepest sympathy to the Dowis Family. Emily was such a wonderful and sweet friend to me. She will be missed greatly. I am praying for you all.
- Pam Hensley, Fayetteville, GA
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was very sorry to read of Ms. Dowis' death. But take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and....wipe the tears from all faces Isaiah 25:8. May the God of all comfort bring comfort to you during this difficult time.
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Joyce, Max, Dorinda, Mays, Michael, and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you during this very difficult time. We prayed for healing for Emily from the time we learned of her hospitalization and you all will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Our love, Jim and Nancy Boyd
- Nancy Boyd, Phenix City, AL
I would like to send my condolence to the family and a few words of comfort from God's word the bible please read John 5:28,29
- lynn, ,
My heart and prayers go out to the Dowis family. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
- Brenda Ivey, Columbus, GA
May God grant you peace and strength through this very difficult time. My prayers and throughs are with you.
- Jorene Schmidt, Alpharetta, GA
I am very, very sorry. She was a beautiful lady. The Dowis family is special to me.
- chris s. white, bowman, GA
Very sorry for your loss.
- Terry Short, Hampton, GA
Will be missed sorely by all who knew and loved her.
- Brian Cade, Fairbanks, AK
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
