Karla McDowell

December 10, 2020

Karla Wright McDowell, 66, of Florence South Carolina went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday December 18, 2020 at the Grace Baptist Church with Reverend John Collins officiating. Mask and social distancing is required. Karla was born in Rockmart, Ga on March 11, 1954. She was the Daughter of the late Wallace Bryant Wright and Dorothy Williams Wright. Karla met the love of her life Carl McDowell in Charlotte, NC while working at Merita Bakery. They then moved to Florence for work and to start a family. Karla was a stay at home Mom for many years until she decided to peruse a career in Education. While attending Francis Marion, she was a student teacher in the Florence area. She graduated from Francis Marion with a Bachelors of Education. Karla found her permanent home as a Teacher in Timmonsville until her retirement. Once retired, she enjoyed her days being a Grammie, gardening, watching movies, reading, crafting, and time spent with family and friends. Karla was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church until the passing of her husband. She then became an active member of Grace Baptist Church and volunteering with the Women’s Ministries. Karla has influenced, affected, and touched many hearts. She was a force of sass and sweetness all wrapped up in a little package. Left to cherish her memories are her loving children, Rachel McDowell, Michael McDowell and wife Allison; her grandchildren Addison McDowell, Katelyn McDowell, and Kennedy McDowell. Karla was proceeded in death by her husband Carl Lester McDowell.