Grovene Davis Dowell
August 4, 1945 ~ January 14, 2021
Born in:
Newport News, VA
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailGrovene Davis Dowell, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, January 14th.
Grovene was the daughter of the late Grover and Lucille Arrington Davis of Clyde. She was born in Newport News, Virginia, but was raised in Western North Carolina and spent most of her adult life here as well. Grovene loved her family wildly and took every opportunity to be with her grandchildren. She loved a good beach escape and she loved to spoil her family and friends. She loved her church family at First Baptist Church of Asheville, and was an active volunteer in the community.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Danny Dowell; daughter Kisha Donahue of Atlanta; son Jason Dowell and wife Margie of Fletcher; three grandchildren, Brady Donahue, Presley Dowell and Oakley Dowell; sister Hilda Ippolito and husband Joe of Travelers Rest; brother-in-law Frank Dowell and wife Beverly of Independence, VA; multiple aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Givens Resident Assistance Ministry, 2360 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
There are no words to express how heartbroken I am at the loss of Grovene. So many special memories have flooded my mind. Grovene has shown nothing but grace, kindness and sweet spirited nature in the years I’ve been blessed to know her. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and served as such an example of a true lady. Danny, Kisha, Jason, Hilda, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you venture into this new stage of life. I will always hold each of you dear to my heart.
Danny and family, I am thinking of you and extending my sincere condolences to you all!
Grovene was a great part of our Bank of America family. Will never forget her wonderful smile!
Annette Coleman
Jason and family,
My heart goes out to each of you in the passing of your Mother. I remember all of you well from First Baptist Hendersonville and I was blessed to teach you in 4th and 6th Grade Sunday School.
I send my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to each of you. May God’s grace sustain each of you as you walk thru this season of grief.
Alton
Danny & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jason & family, Kisha & Family, Hilda & Family. I was blessed to work with Grovene a couple of years during my career at Bank of America. I have many fond memories and funny stories that come to mind during our time together in Consumer Loans at Patton Avenue. (we won’t say how many years ago).
She was truly a delightful person in my life and I will never forget her sweet presence. Our sincere condolences.
Brenda & Mike Thomas
We are so very sorry to hear of Grovene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Grovene was such a sweet and caring person. Her light will continue to shine in our hearts.
Love to all,
Sabrina and Eddy Miller
Danny & Family, Want a wonderful woman she was. I always knew her as Moby. May your family enjoy the memories and know that you were loved by a Godly woman. Danny much love. Mae & Bob
She would always put a smile on your face. Was one of the kindest ladies I ever met. May God cover you with His love at this time.
Danny and family. So sorry to learn of Grovene’s passing. Your forty-seven years of marriage will no doubt give you so many wonderful memories to help you through these darkest days. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family. Tom and Jean McCollum/Franklin NC
I know you are heartbroken 💔!
We remember Grovene as so kind to us when we had street visits in Huntington Chase.
May you sense the nearness of the Lord in coming days.
Best regards,
Christi and Steve Hurd
So sorry to hear about Grovene’s passing. Remembering her and her dad from our youth growing up in Haywood County. Thinking about Danny and the family during this difficult time.
Danny and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Grovene. She was a wonderful person to all. God bless each of you.
Just not sure what happened to our entry of a year ago. We were so sorry to learn that Grovene passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Danny and family during these sorrowing times.