Lela McKeithan McDowell Butler, age 94, passed away November 1, 2013 in Apex. She was born September 29, 1919 in Hoke County, daughter of Neil Archie and Sara Elizabeth (Hart) McKeithan.
She worked as a teacher before her retirement where she taught in both the Apex and Fuquay-Varina school districts. She enjoyed playing bridge and bingo, and also enjoyed doing needlework.
She is survived by her daughter Lynne Bridger; a son Donald McDowell; three grandsons Travis, Kevin, and Justin Bridger; two great-grandchildren; her sister Eunice Mottley; and brother Cecil McKeithan. She was preceded in death by her two husbands Melvin McDowell and W. Gordon Butler.
A graveside service was held Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Apex Cemetery. .
Condolences may be sent to www.apexfuneral.net