Regina Kay McDowell
July 29, 1951 - July 31, 2020
Regina Kay McDowell of Rolla, Missouri passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on July 31, 2020 at the age of 69. She was born on July 29, 1951in Newburg, Missouri to the late Clarence and Juanita (Wood) Keller. Regina will always be remembered as a kind soul; she was always willing to help anyone with anything. She never met a stranger. She loved animals of all kinds and house plants. One of her favorite past times was going to the casino with her beloved husband Chester to play the slot machines. She was always incredibly lucky and had a favorite machine wherever they would go. Her greatest joy was her family; she always looked forward to BBQ’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas so the whole family would be together for a meal. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Regina is survived by her loving husband of forty-two years, Chester McDowell of Rolla, Missouri; son, Timothy (Tara) McDowell of Villa Ridge, Missouri; brothers, Curt (Kathi) Keller of Rolla, Missouri and Gary Smith of Vichy, Missouri; sisters, Wanda Carter of Big Piney, Missouri and Opal (Raymond) Cross of Doolittle, Missouri; grandchildren, Shayla Farris and fiancé Shawn Slightom, Jamie Farris, William and Jaquline McDowell; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Jimmy Slightom; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Regina was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Farris; brothers, Pete Keller, Jerry Keller and Bobby Joe Smith; one sister, Donna Smith. Funeral services for Regina McDowell will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla, Missouri with Dana Wood officiating. Interment will be in the Goodall Cemetery, Jerome, Missouri. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla, Missouri. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com
Regina Kay McDowell of Rolla, Missouri passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on July 31, 2020 at the age of 69. She was born on July 29, 1951in Newburg, Missouri to the late Clarence and Juanita (Wood) Keller. Regina will always be remembered... View Obituary & Service Information