Alice A. McDowell

Alice A. McDowell, 96, of Princeton, IN passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born March 28, 1929 in Gibson County to Frank F. Purcell and Viola C. (Dilbeck) Purcell. Alice married Robert E. McDowell July 24, 1946 in Henderson, KY after he returned from World War II and was blessed with 52 years before his passing December 22, 1998. She worked for many years as a CNA. Alice absolutely loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To say they were her world would even be understated. She always took them shopping, kept them for the weekends, and overall adored them. Alice was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is already missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. McDowell; sons, Darrel McDowell and Dennis McDowell; and siblings, Jewell (Kenneth) Schafer, Jess (Margaret) Purcell, and James (Gerri) Purcell.

Alice is survived by her son, Don (Deb) McDowell; grandchildren, Nick (Misty) McDowell, Dawn Wendleton, Courtney Mason, Lisa (Sean) Germann, Shawn McDowell, and Michael McDowell; great-grandchildren, Morgan McDowell, Nate McDowell, Eric Mason, Jonah Wendleton, Justin Wendleton, Emilee Alisun Wendleton, Liam Germann, Avelyn Germann, Hailey McDowell, and Alexa McDowell; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 2 PM Monday, January 12, 2026 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, IN with Jonathon Scott officiating.  Interment to follow at Centenary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 PM until the service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Colvin Funeral Home. The family plans to create a memorial at Marlette Park in Ft. Branch in her memory.

Condolences and memories may be left online at colvinfuneralhome.com. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McDowell family.

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