Sally Ewing Dowd's Obituary
Sally Ewing Dowd of Covington, LA was born on August 16, 1945 and passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on February 4th, 2025, at the age of 79.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents Jasper Gray Ewing, Jr. and Mary Gayden Powers Ewing, brother Jasper Gray Ewing, III, sister Georgie Ewing Brunet, brother-in-law George Brunet and sister-in-law Charlotte Fenerty Ewing.
Sally is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Thomas A. Dowd, III, sons Tad Dowd (Sara), Tim Dowd (Christina) and her three precious grandchildren: Hunter, Molly and Charlotte. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Sally met the love of her life on a double date when she was a senior in high school. She graduated from Riverdale High School in Metairie, LA and attended LSU. Sally had the best laugh and was a gifted conversationalist who never met a stranger. She was blessed with an amazing group of lifelong friends, many of whom she had known since grammar school.
Sally loved her family patiently and generously. Her sons were her pride and joy and she cherished being Granny to her three grandchildren.
A three-time cancer survivor, Sally was strong-willed and lived her life to the fullest. Her battle against Alzheimer’s was brave and fierce until the end.
Per her wishes, Sally will be cremated and laid to rest alongside her parents and sister in the Christ Episcopal Memorial Garden in Covington, LA. A celebration of life will follow at a later date.
The Dowd Family would like to thank Sally’s extended family and numerous friends for their support and prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).
The Dowd family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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