Leila Jane McDowell

July 11, 1941 - November 18, 2020

Leila Jane (Miller) McDowell, 79, of Grove City, formerly of Butler, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from COVID-19 complications at Grove City Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1941 in Brookville, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Dorotha Lucille (Culler) Miller. Leila was a 1960 graduate of Slippery Rock High School. She had been employed by Butler Memorial Hospital for 36 years in the Maternity/OB-GYN department and the medical library. She was a member of the West Sunbury Rebekah Lodge #19 and the Past Noble Grand's Association of PA. Leila was also a former Noble Grand of Queen Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge. She had belonged to the Blazing Star Coachmen Camping club and a lifetime member of the Good Sam RV club of PA. She was a member of the Christ Community United Methodist Church and had been active with the United Methodist Women. Leila loved to do needlework, a passion she inherited from her mother, as well as quilting, and crafts. She also loved fishing and camping. The most recent love of her life was Chief, her mini-dachshund who she took nearly everywhere. Leila is survived by her sister, Norma Jean Stoops of Harmony, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne J McDowell, who died August 4, 2002 and two brothers, Noble and Dale Miller. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Leila will be laid to rest next to her husband, Wayne at Butler County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Christ Community United Methodist Church, 204 North Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001.