Rosa Mae Dowers of DeQuincy born Nov. 6, 1935 passed away peacefully on Friday, Mar. 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.
A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, Rosa Mae graduated from DeQuincy High School and then continued her education at McNeese State University where she earned her Masters +30 in Education. Rosa Mae taught for over 50 years in Beauregard and Calcasieu Parishes. She was a celebrated counselor, educator and leader. She taught a lot of folks in DeQuincy and the surrounding areas to swim, play tennis and volleyball. Rosa taught Louisiana History, Free Enterprise, and Home Economics among many other subjects. As a faithful member of First Baptist Church, her love and support of her family and community was unmatched.
Rosa Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Rose Dunham; her son, Darryl Wayne Dowers; her brothers, Johnny, Harold, Raymond, Charlie; along with her sisters, Iris, Mary, Lee, Montella, Maxine, and Thelma.
She leaves behind her son, John Wayne Dowers; her granddaughters, Caroline Rose and Riley Anne; grandson, Elijah Lucas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend the highest praise and gratitude to the Fontenot and Rainwater families for their unconditional love and support. Also with respect to the great staff at High Hope Care Center for going above and beyond in their kindness to Rosa Mae in her final years on this Earth.
A Celebration of Rosa Mae’s life was held at First Baptist Church in DeQuincy on Tuesday, Mar. 17, at 10 a.m., with Bro. Gil Arthur officiating. Visitation was at First Baptist Church in DeQuincy on Monday, Mar. 16, from 5 until 8 p.m. Visitation resumed at the church on Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was at Rigmaiden Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed with Hixson-Snider Funeral Home, 205 E. Harrison St., DeQuincy.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.
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