Twila Jean Dowell Obituary (1937 - 2023)

Twila Jean Dowell, 86, of Elkhart, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Villas in Sherman. Twila was born January 18, 1937, in Oakford, IL, the daughter of Clark and Wilna (Ishmael) Altig. She married Moulton Dowell on July 29, 1962 in Greenview, IL. He preceded her in death on February 4, 2018. Twila is survived by her daughter, Amy (Jeff) Edwards of Ballwin, MO; three grandchildren, Olivia, Cole, and Jackson all of Ballwin, MO; and sister, Janet (Don) McAtee of Greenview, IL; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moulton; her parents; and a brother, Clark U.J. Altig. Twila was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Lincoln Community Concert group. She was the director of the bell choir at Elkhart Christian Church. Twila liked to be involved with anything regarding music at multiple churches. She loved strong, black coffee, camping, and the Dodgers; whether Brooklyn or Los Angeles. She was a fierce competitor and in her freetime, Twila enjoyed playing cards and trying to beat her friends/family at backgammon. Twila loved her students and music. She took pride in the impact she made on her students over the years. Twila loved every neighbor she ever had, making many friendships along the way. Most of all, Twila loved her family and her community. Services for Twila will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Elkhart Christian Church in Elkhart. Visitation will take place the night prior, Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 2:00PM - 5:00PM at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview. Memorials may be made in Twila's name to the Elkhart Historical Society.