Frances McNeely Lowdermilk

Frances McNeely Lowdermilk, 79, of South Creek Rd., Nebo, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 26, 2007. She was born September 10, 1928 in McDowell County, NC to the late George Sewell McNeely and Zelma Burnette McNeely. Frances was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, Nebo, NC.Surviving are her husband, Zeb Baird Lowdermilk of the home; a daughter, Susan Icard and her husband, Ken of Nebo; sons, Don Lowdermilk and his wife, Mary Ellen of Schertz, TX and Scott Lowdermilk and his wife, Denise of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Amanda Powell and her husband, Chuck, Ian Lowdermilk, Melissa Dorow and her husband, Dylan, and Jessica McDonald; great grandchildren, Justin and Jordan Powell, and Kara Dorow.The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2007 at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in McDowell Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday at the church beginning at 1:30 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Fairview Freewill Baptist Church Children’s Ministries, 1708 Stacy Hill Rd., Marion, NC 28752. Sossoman Funeral Home, Morganton, NC is assisting the family.