Katie Mae Dowling Crews, 93, of Blackshear, passed away Friday night, September 18, 2026, at Harborview Pierce County Nursing Home.
She was born in Jacksonville, FL April 25, 1933, to Arthur and Mittie Dowling. The family later moved and made their home in Georgia, where she would spend most of her life. She graduated from Wacona High School in 1952, and two years later, in 1954, she married J. Flois Crews, whom she would spend the next 28 years, before his passing in 1982, building a life and family of their own. Together, they welcomed one child, a daughter, Janice. The family moved to California, where Katie worked for the Walker Scott Company, but after four years, returned to Georgia, where Katie devoted herself to her family as a homemaker. However, when an opportunity arose at Memorial Hospital in Waycross, she returned to the workforce and began a rewarding career, beginning at the hospital switchboard and continuing to admissions and cashier, that would span more than 32 years. Her dedication and work ethic remained hallmarks of her life.
She found joy in caring for her plants in her greenhouse and spending time outdoors. These simple pleasures reflected her appreciation for nature and the beauty found in everyday life.
Her life was defined by family, commitment and perseverance. Through raising her family and serving her community, she leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a story that will continue through those who loved her. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Randall Dowling, Robert Dowling, Tom Dowling, Leroy Thrift, Maggie Bohannon, Louise Mitchell, Jeanice Lynn and Estelle Dinkins.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Kenny Dasher, Blackshear; three sisters, Kathryn Altman, Hoboken, Latrelle Kozar, Little Rock, AR and Sybil Muise, Waycross; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Jones, Alan Dasher, Amber (Steve) Landry, Ellen (Kolby) Herrin and Thomas Lee; nine great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Nathan and Katie Jane Jones; Selah, Luke, Alex and James Landry and Karder and Kamden Herrin and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A time of visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home.
A private graveside service for family and friends followed in the High Bluff Cemetery in Brantley County.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Georgia Hospice Care, 1908 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Crews family during this time.
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