Lucy Yates Dowell age 82, of Deep Gap passed away Wednesday November 19, 2025, at her home.

Lucy was born January 7, 1943, in Watauga County. The daughter of the late Jessie Willard Yates and Pearlie Presnell Yates.

Lucy retired from Shadowline. She was a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church and attended until she was unable due to health. Lucy loved to cook and feed everyone. No one left her table hungry.

She is survived by her husband of almost sixty years, Ronnie Dowell of the home, one daughter Patsy Dowell of Baltimore, Maryland, three sisters Ruth Watson of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Linda Richie of Mocksville, North Carolina and Pansy Rimmer of Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, and a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friends, Lona Woodring, Dana Farmer and Jeanie Rowan.

In addition to her father and mother she was preceded in death by three brothers Baxter, Bynum "Bud" and James "Jay Yates and one sister Leola Watson.

The family would like to thank the staff of Medi Home Hospice for the care they provided, especially nurse Holley Hollars, music therapist Sarah Sohlberg  and CNA's Amanda, Chelsea, Katie and Trish.

A graveside service will be conducted 3:00 PM Saturday November 22, 2025, at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Reverend Jody Griffin will officiate.

In lieu of flowers or food the family request that memorials be made to Medi Home Hospice 400 Shadowline Drive Suite 101 Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation in charge of the arrangements.