Doris Dowdey Mccrary

Mrs. Doris Dowdey McCrary, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Born August 21, 1930 in Leslie, she was a daughter of the late Willis N. and Lovella T. Dowdey. Mrs. McCrary was a homemaker and a bookkeeper, and was retired from the Life Insurance Company of Georgia. She attended Central Baptist Church as long as her health allowed. She was preceded in death in 2005 by her husband, Clyde C. McCrary; in 2004 by a sister, Florence Leviner; and by her parents. Survivors include two sons: Nelson and Faye McCrary and Donnie McCrary, all of Americus; one grandson, Chris McCrary and wife Liz; and three great-grandchildren: Jacob, Erin and Matthew, all of Cartersville, GA; one sister, Myrtle Britt and husband Coley of Pitts; one brother, Rufus "Sonny" Dowdey and wife Louise of Americus; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 28, from the graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Dr. Bryan Myers and Rev. Hugh DeLoach will officiate. The family will be greeting visitors on Wednesday, September 27, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the League of the Good Samaritan, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709; or to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 190 Upper River Rd., Americus, GA 31709; or to Pruitt Hospice, 708 E 16th Ave., Cordele, GA 31015. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Doris Dowdey McCrary.