Annie South Dowdy, 83, of Fairlea, West Virginia departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2019.

She was born on March 15, 1936 to Gracie Mae Graham South and Graham Porterfield South in Union, West Virginia.

She was predeceased by brothers, Ed, Graham, Jesse, and David, and by her sister, Virginia.

She was happily married to the love of her life, Bill Dowdy for 51 years, and they enjoyed woodworking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, and just being together.

She leaves many behind to cherish her memory. Daughter, Sandra (Michael) and son, Bill Jr. (Karen); grandchildren, Stacey, Britt, Jeffrey, and Neil; her special niece and care givers, Sharon and Roger Hedrick; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, a graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at New Lebanon Cemetery in Pickaway, West Virginia with Mr. Roy Massie officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Peyton Hospice House.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.