Livonia Frances Shuler

Dowdy

Livonia Frances Shuler Dowdy entered into the gates of Heaven on November11, 2026. She was born May 10, 1928, to the late Johnnie Robert Shuler and Floyce Lavonia Burroughs Shuler in Sylva, North Carolina. In 1935 they moved to Rome to work at Berry College. They lived at Possum Trot for several years, actually working with Martha Berry herself. She knew so much history of Berry College and where each person lived around the possum trot neighborhood. She was a long time member of Fellowship Church, and had previously worked the cosmetic counters at Miller's, which was later Hess and Proffits. She was married July 14, 1945, to William Frank Dowdy, and together they had a daughter, Patricia Ann Dowdy Alexander, both who preceded her in death. She was also proceeded by her sister, Elease Shuler Chambers, and her brother Joe Shuler, and her great-great granddaughter Gabriella "Ella" Camp.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Michelle Alexander Camp, and Brian Alexander, great grandchildren Ryan (Kayce) Camp, Jonathan (Kayla) Camp, Hailie (Austin) Payne, Annmarie (Issac) Rohne, Joshua Alexander. Great-great grandchildren Collin Camp, Mason Camp and Axel Payne, Emmet, Millie Kate and Heidi Camp. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Also, her special friends Jim and Donna Bojo, and special granddaughter Stacey Hall survive her. The family is eternally grateful for the services provided by Pruitt Hospice Whitney, Suade, Chastity, Kara and Renee, she loved you all so much!

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Dowdy will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Dr. Rick Standard and Mayor Jim Bojo officiating. Michelle Camp will deliver the eulogy.

Pallbearers will include Ryan Camp, Jonathan Camp, Collin Camp, Kayla Camp, Mason Camp, and Hailie Payne.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Livonia Frances Shuler Dowdy.