Monette- Mary" Louise" Dowless, 93, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. She was born on May 14, 1920 in Monette to the late Minter and Lesby Stokes. She will be remembered as a thoughtful, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Beverly Dowless; son, Leland Dowless; grandsons, Brant Dowless, Kyle Dowless, Shane Dowless and wife Sherrie; great-grandchildren, Lauren Dowless-Cherry and husband D. J. Cherry, Evan Dowless and Channa Dowless; a great-great-granddaughter, Cate Elle Cherry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Dowless; twin sister, Eloise Merritt; a sister, Lena Johnston. A celebration of her life will be 11:00 am, Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Community of Christ Church in Caraway with Gary Earnheart officiating. Burial will follow at Monette Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Monette. Visitation will be from 10:00 until time of service at the church. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Kyle Dowless, Shane Dowless, Brant Dowless, Evan Dowless and Mark Ladd. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to Altzheimer Association, 210 N Walton Blvd, #25, Bentonville,AR72712