Ruth Dowling came into this world on September 29th 1964 in Bluefield, West Virginia and entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Dean Dowling, her mother and step father Sylvia and Wayne Martin, her father and step mother Billy and Anne Dillow, Son-in-law James Butler, Brother-in-law Roger Eldridge, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and additional loved ones. She leaves behind her loving children Pamela Dowling, Alan Dowling and Patricia (James) Butler, her big brother Tommy and Nancy Dillow, sisters Louise (Roger) Eldridge, Ruby and Donnie Dowling; grandchildren Michael, Zaccary, Dylan, Gage, Payton, daughter Ashley and family and fur grand babies Charlie, Daisy and Tigger; as well as many adoring nieces, nephews and friends.
Ruth relocated from Bluefield to Orlando where she met the love of her life, Dean Dowling. Ruth and Dean were married April 16, 1981 and shortly after welcomed their three beautiful children. Ruth was the proud business owner of Dowling cleaning services serving the Central Florida area. Ruth was a tiny woman with a mighty spirit and will greatly be missed. Her legacy will carry on through her loving and adoring family.
Service
Visitation
Lake Hill Baptist Church
301 S Hudson St, Orlando, FL 32835
July 26, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Funeral
Lake Hill Baptist Church
301 S Hudson St, Orlando, FL 32835
July 26, 20222:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Ruby dowling says
Little sister you will be miss so much I love you ❤️
Nancy says
Ruthie you’re going to missed god needed you more than we did rip until we meet again Nancy
Phyllis says
I am so sorry I know she will truly be missed by her friends and family prayers for everyone love you guys
Kitty Jackson says
My deepest sympathy to you all. May God comfort you in your hours need.
Connie Boone says
Deepest condolences to all of you
Michelle Tipton says
Ruth, you and your family made a huge impact on me as a child. You never forgot me or my family. You have a heart of gold. May YOU forever rest in paradise. Xoxo
Pamela says
My mommy was the best mommy in the world!! I’m gonna miss the morning coffee runs to McDonald’s and riding around so much! I feel so lost without her already and my body feels so numb. My heart is broken and always will be without her here with us. Her grandchildren will always and forever miss their nana so much I’ll love and miss her forever. Until we meet again 07-22-22 💔💔
Payton Dowling says
Yes we will pammy, amen auntie. ❤️🪽
Donnie Dowling says
Always thought of her as my own little sister, love you always you will be missed
Charles and Brenda ( Dowling ) Hart says
In your time of sorrow, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. The angels rejoice at her homecoming.
Phyllis says
So sorry prayers and love to everyone
Cherri Cartwright says
My thoughts & prayers go out to you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love, Cherri (Dillow) Cartwright
Connie L Bearden says
Our love to the family and prayers for comfort and strength for the loss of your mother Ruthie, sister, grandmother, aunt. I’ve known your family for many years and always enjoyed getting together. We had so many laughs and good times, especially when my Mom Ruby was still here. Ruthie was still so young. I’m so sorry she suffered with her breathing. Words don’t come easy when you have had so many losses in recent years. Just know we care and are here any time you want to talk or share stories.
Payton Dowling says
My Condolences to my Grandmother, she left early, I miss her so much, I wish she were here so I could tell her I love her one last time, I remeber the last night I left the hospital, knowing I might never see her untill heaven. I miss her and wish she were her, RIP My Nanny ❤️😭🪽