LOUISBURG - Ellene Dent Dowdy, 81, of Monroe, formerly of Franklin County, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, with Pastor Barbara Watkins officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

She was born to the late Dewey & Hettie Davis Narron.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Wayne Dent.  She owned and operated Dent Stables of Youngsville for many years. 

Surviving: daughters, Sue Williford (Keith) of Monroe, Ann Smith (Wayne) of Louisburg; sister, Adele Curtis of Zebulon; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. 

Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC.  Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.