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Velma Sue Dowers

September 25, 1944 — January 24, 2026

Salem

Velma Sue Dowers born September 25 1944 to Elsie Margaret Littlepage and Oakley Samuel Jones.

The daughter of a coal miner loved children and her family. She was always helping her community and made sure no one left her house hungry. Hobbies included a love of Elvis, crafting fur flower bouquets, and collecting state quarters.

She is preceded in Death by her husband James Ernest Dowers, and her siblings Arbella Osborn, Donnie Jones, Helen Jones, Vernon Jones, Melvin Jones, Judy Franklin, Kenna Williams, Cara Starnes,

Survived by brother Harold Williams, her 3 daughters Melody Laguna, Crystal Sloan, Theresa Dowers-Murphey. 5 grandchildren Stephanie Swing, Michael Shanks, Brittany Musser, Derick Dowers, Cody Dowers-Murphey. 6 great grandchildren Malachi Swing, Jackson Musser, Ariana Musser, Khaleesi Swing, Lincoln Musser, Logan Musser.

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