Dorothy Heap McDow's Obituary
Dorothy Heap McDow age 90, of Covington passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edwin Heap and Florence McCoy Heap.
Dorothy is survived by her loving children Elaine McDow Bulloch (Hezzie), Jane McDow McNeill (Tom), Claire McDow Strain (Emile “Al” 2014), Beverly McDow Holliday (Steve), Barbara McDow Pierpont (Lex), Mary McDow Acquistapace (David), Sylvia McDow, Rose Anne McDow, Nancy McDow Jourdan (Greg), Dennis W. McDow III.(Sheri), Scott McDow, and Glenn McDow; 31 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Deacon Raymond Heap and god child Mikey Bergeron.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis W. McDow Jr., son Patrick McDow, and parents Edwin Heap and Florence McCoy Heap.
Dorothy was a native of New Orleans and a high school graduate of Mount Carmel. She was the Materials Manager for 20 years at Highland Park Hospital until her retirement. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Covington and parishioner to St. Benedict Catholic Church. Her true passion was spending time with her family. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all her knew her.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions related to COVID-19, a Funeral Mass for Dorothy was held privately. The interment immediately followed services, where Dorothy was laid to rest in Barker McManus Cemetery 79407 Lee Road Covington, Louisiana 70435.
The McDow family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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