Melissa L. McDowell, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro.

Homegoing service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with Bishop Alton A. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Golden Gate Cemetery in Pikeville with miliary honors.

Mrs. McDowell was born in South Carolina on August 5, 1956 to the late Raymond and Rosa L. Brown.  She was a veteran of the United States Army where she received the National Defense Service Medal.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Paul McDowell Jr.; one daughter, Teracetia McDowell of Garner; one brother, Raymond Lance and wife, Cheryl of Florida; one sister, Phyllis Brockington of Georgia and one granddaughter, Monae McDowell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Akishi Yolanda McDowell.

Viewing will be held Friday evening, October 4, 2024 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.