Jo Ellen Holt McDowell, age 74, a resident of Selma, AL, passed away Saturday, January 05, 2008. Mrs. McDowell was preceded in death by her son Dewayne Hinson. Surviving are her husband, Robert McDowell; sons, David McDowell, Robert (Francis) McDowell and Kelly (April) McDowell; brothers, Charles Holt and Lewis Holt; grandchildren, Kim (Bob) Petit, Thomas McDowell, Karen McDowell, Eric McDowell, Beth McDowell, Cody McDowell, Taylor McDowell and Autumn McDowell; great grandchildren, Sam McDowell, Tyler Mc Dowell, Caden McDowell, Sean McDowell, and Shana McDowell. Funeral services will be Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Selma Funeral Home with Arch Bishop Charles Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contributing to the lives of children and family was her primary joy in life. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the benevolence fund at Christ the King Church. 1204 Highland Ave. Selma, AL 36701