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Carolyn Dowden, 75, of Woodville passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. A native of Livingston, Carolyn was born on August 11, 1947 to Oliver and Ruth McNeil. A resident of Tyler County since 1970, she had also been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She is survived by her sons Toby Dowden &wife Leticia of Woodville, Oliver Dowden &Chris Vallet of Woodville, William Dowden &wife Terri Devine of Woodville, Larry Dowden &wife Laverne of Austin, and Randy Dowden &wife Mitzi; daughter Tara Boden &husband Jerry of Brookeland; a brother Teddy McNeil &wife Donnette of Vinton, Louisiana; sisters Charlotte David &husband Mitch of Vinton, Louisiana, Julie McNeil of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Peggy McNeil of Vinton, Louisiana; friend “Aunt” Betty Rodriguez; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Dowden and a brother James McNeil. A private Celebration of Life was held with her family and friends. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home &Crematory.