Florine Ginn Dowdle, September 17, 1932 — July 12, 2018

Obituary for Florine Ginn Dowdle Dateline – Clinton Florine Ginn Dowdle, age 85, of Clinton, SC passed away, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born in Seffner, FL and was a daughter of the late W. Luther and Amerine Fowler Ginn. Mrs. Dowdle came to Clinton at a young age.

Growing up at Thornwell Orphanage, education became an important part of her life. She graduated from Thornwell High School and then went on to earn a B.S. in Accounting from Florida State University. She retired in 1999 as Registar of Presbyterian College with 26 years of service and prior to that, worked at Thornwell Home for Children for several years.

In 2017, Flo was presented with the honorary alumna award by Presbyterian College. She was an active member and volunteer of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, an Alumni Volunteer of Thornwell, as well as, the Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic. She was a dedicated Silver Sneaker of the Clinton YMCA and an avid reader and crossword puzzle solver.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Dowdle of the home; her children, Ret. Col. John Dowdle, Jr. (Cynthia) of Alexandria, VA, Beth Bell (Charlie) of Charlotte, NC, Richard Dowdle (Sandy) of Clinton, Karen Vance (Todd) of Cornelius, NC; her grandchildren, Taylor Bell, Amanda Dowdle, Ashton Bell, Lauren Dowdle, Mallory Vance, Sydney Vance; her brothers-in-law, S.M. Bell and Marion “P-nut” Dowdle.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, the family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, 302 South Broad Street, Clinton SC 29325 or to the Hospice of Laurens County, P.O. 178, Clinton SC 29325.

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