Loretta Fay Dowler

Loretta Fay (White) Dowler, 88, of Paragould passed away Thursday, July 24, 2026, at the Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri. She was born October 23, 1937, in Gainesville, Arkansas, the daughter of Alfred and Elbertine (Penney) White. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Dowler, her son, Tim Dowler, and her grandson Wesley Dowler.

Both graduates of Lafe High School in 1956, Loretta and Wayne were married on May 16, 1959, and soon moved to St. Louis, Missouri. They were blessed with identical twin boys, Terry and Tim, in March of 1963. Loretta worked for Spiegel Catalog for a few years before working and retiring from Mercantile Bank.

Loretta and Wayne were members of Trinity Baptist Church in St. Louis. When they retired back to Paragould, they became members of East Side Baptist Church (Now Harvest Baptist Church). Loretta was from a family of strong faith and accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of eleven.

Loretta always enjoyed time spent with family members, which included her seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sixty first cousins of the White family as well as the families of the Wayne's thirteen brothers and sisters. She also enjoyed the music of Elvis, collecting depression glass, following the St. Louis Cardinals, vacationing at Lake Norfork and being an active member of her church. Loretta had a very kind and generous heart and was always quick to lend a helping hand. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a true friend, and faithful follower of Christ.

Above all else, Loretta treasured her family. They were the center of her heart, and she delighted in celebrating their accomplishments, supporting them through life, and making cherished memories together. Her legacy will live on through each of them.

Loretta is survived by her son, Terry (Bronwyn) Dowler; her daughter- in-law, Lisa Dowler; her siblings, LaNell White Goodman and LaVerl White; her grandchildren, Brittney Dowler, Stephanie Dowler, Brooke Dowler, Sarah (Sterling) Flagg, Seth (Madi) Dowler, and Brady (Tristan) Dowler; her great-grandchildren, Sadie Flagg, Silas Flagg, Lainey Dowler, Annie Dowler, and Sage Flagg, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 PM, on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Heath Funeral Home. Loretta's life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel at 10 AM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Pastor Laramie LeQuieu officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Lafe.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Seth Dowler, Brady Dowler, Sterling Flagg, Shawn Howington, Lane Luther, and Todd Lacy.

Memorials may be sent to Providence Cemetery Fund, 5156 Highway 135 N, Paragould, AR, 72450.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." -Matthew 25:23