Mabel Jeanette Walker

Obituary For Mabel Jeanette Walker

Mabel Jeanette Walker was born February 6, 1951 to the late Mr. J.D. and Louela Dowdell in Chambers County, Alabama. On February 5, 2021, she departed this life and ascended into eternity.

Jeanette, as she was known by most, accepted Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lanett, AL, under the leadership of the late Rev. W. H. Radney and presently under the leadership of Dr. James D. Frederick. She faithfully served with the Nurses Guild, Senior Saints Ministry, Nursery Ministry, Ushers and Greeters Ministry, Senior Saints Choir Ministry, Brown Bag Ministry and a member of the Courageous Men and Women Sunday School class.

Jeanette was employed by the City of Lanett, AL, where she assisted with the preparation and delivery of meals for the senior citizens. She also worked as a Poll Worker for various elections through out the city. She assisted the elderly as their caretaker. Jeanette was currently serving on the Lanett Housing Authority Board. Mabel was preceded in death by the parents; one son, Cedric Sandore; brother, Edward Dowdell; sister, Linda Faye Dowdell and best friend, Arrie (Lucy) Snow. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two daughters, Keisha (Richard) Trammell, Auburn, AL, Evangelist Sherreka Reid, LaGrange, GA; one son, Derwin Griggs, Lanett, AL; two brothers, Albert (Wilma) Dowdell, Chicago, IL, Donald Dowdell, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two sisters, Jennifer Dowdell, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Charlene Ogletree, West Point, GA; one sister-in-law, Veronica Dowdell, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; five grandchildren, Keanna Griggs, Sh’Brittney Reid, Richard Trammell Jr. , Monterian Edwards, Alisha Griggs; four great-grandchildren, Katianna, Skylen, Micah, Bryson; special nephew, Kerry B. Jackson, Louisville, KY; special people she loved and reared as her own, DeMonica Frazier, Dexter Walker and Desi Walker; five special friends, Evander McBride, Sharon Brooks, Angie Lavon Snow, Deborah Reynolds and Lois Farrow; and a host of loving nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery, LaFayette, AL with Dr. Frederick James, serving as the eulogist, Min. Lisa Askew, Rev. Leonard Autry, Rev. Michael Winston, assisting.

A Public Viewing will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. ET until 6:00 p.m. ET at the mortuary.

Arrangements entrusted to M. W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA.

Send flowers to the service of Mabel Jeanette Walker

Services

Public Viewing

Feb

12

M.W. Lee Mortuary

P.O. Box 27-1304 E. 10th Street
West Point , GA 31833

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Get Directions

Graveside Service

Feb

13

Handy Memorial Cemetery

LaFayette, AL

1:00 PM

Get Directions