Jo McMillan Dowless - Fair Funeral Home

Jo McMillan Dowless February 17, 1947 - April 8, 2016

Born: Monday Feb 17, 1947

Died: Friday Apr 8, 2016

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Jo McMillan Dowless, 69, of Myrtle Beach SC passed away at her home on Friday, April 8, 2016 following a 5 year battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden NC on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2 PM with Rev. Joseph Hethcoat officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dowless graduated from Wentworth High School in 1965 where she was a member of National Beta Club, a cheerleader, and sang in Glee Club. She received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Personnel Management Technology with honors from Rockingham Community College in 1993. For 28 years she worked for Fieldcrest Mills starting as a multilith operator in Office Services and progressing to Personnel Manager for the Karastan-Bigeow Division. Following a move to Georgia in 1993, Jo was employed by CSI/Crown Inc. and Franklin Industrial Minerals in personnel and office management positions. She retired from Franklin in 2005 and relocated with her husband Jack to the South Carolina coast. She was an avid reader, knitter, and loved beach walks, shelling, and seafood.

She was born on February 17, 1947 in Leaksville, NC, the daughter of William Nall and Pauline Hand McMillan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Katherine Reid, and a stepson, William Anthony "Bill" Dowless.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jack Dowless of the home; three daughters, Alison Reid Clark and husband Jay of Reidsville, Meleah Reid Banks and husband Lane of Chatsworth GA , Heather Reid Stewart and husband Brian of Green Bay, WI; a stepson, Kenneth Mark Dowless and wife Patrea of Columbus GA; a sister, Carolyn Richardson and husband John of Stoneville; a brother-in-law Jimmie Dowless and wife Norma of Charlotte; sixteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; seven nephews and one niece.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jo's memory to Regency Hospice, 600 Garden City Connector, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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I am so very, very sorry for the loss of Jo who was such a pleasant and kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and going forward.
Hazel Hairston

My deepest condolences to the entire family upon your loss. Jo was always a special person to me - always with a big smile on her face and so pleasant to be around, a true joy! I'm sure she is still smiling, free from pain now and reunited with the loved ones gone on before. I know she will be missed. Love and prayers.
Susan Stewart Stultz

Alison, Jay and Family, I was so saddened to hear about your Mother passing away. We know she is no longer suffering and is in a much better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Judy Prater

To Jack and the Family, Joyce and i were so saddened yesterday when we got the call about Jo's death. We have enjoyed knowing Jo and Jack and working with them in years past. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss.
Richard & Joyce Strawhorn

We are so sad to learn of Jo's passing. She has been a friend, a neighbor, and my co-worker in several situations. Our prayers go out for the whole family, Jack, the girls, grandchildren and other mutual friends.
Ed and Anne Guest

Dear Jack and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She always had the sweetest and happiest smile,whenever you saw her. So glad we got to talk in December as she looked like she felt so good. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, with deepest sympathy.
Susan Childrey

Dear Jack and all Jo's family: Jo lived her life and managed through her disease with uncommon dignity and grace. May your memories of her nourish you and balm your souls until you meet again. Bert and Terry Winfree, Myrtle Beach, SC
Terry Winfree

Dear Jack, Carolyn and family, I was saddened to hear that Jo had passed. She was such a lovely person. I know she will be missed. May wonderful memories of her stay in your heart and thoughts. God Bless
Laura Horsley

To all family members I remember Jo as sweet, thoughtful, kind and always smiling. She loved her family and they loved her. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely Debbie and Brooklyn
Debbie Odell Kallam

Words fail me.... One of the finest people I know. We had such a great time working together at Franklin Minerals... We would occasionally take an extended lunch and even a glass of wine with the meal if we felt the need. Such a sweet sweet woman.... I was lucky to have such an extraordinary friend.
Gary Edwards

Jack, So sorry to hear of Jo's passing. I remember her as a cheerful, bright, lovely person. Wishing you and all your family peace & comfort.
Karen Jones

Jack and family, You are in our prayers amd thoughts. Jo was alovely person and I know she will be missed by each of you. Margaret and Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson

Jack and Family, We treasure our memories of Jo and send our sincere sympathy to each of you. Pat and Don
Pat Matheson

Hi Jack , Sorry for your loss. You will be on my prayer list. Mike
Mike Wilson

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