Inez McDowell, 79, of Lacy Lakeview passed away Thursday, May 28 at her residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2nd. at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mrs. McDowell was born January 29, 1930 in Amite, Louisiana to William Finch and Viola Sharkey. Affectingly known to her students as "Mrs. Mack", she was a Teacher at Connally High School for many years until retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyre E. McDowell on August 4, 2006 and her brothers Glyn T. Finch and Willie Z. Finch Survivors include her Daughters, Marsha Moffett and Karen Townsend Sisters, Collean Beckham, Jeanette Finch, Imelda Davis, Brothers, Carl Finch and Jerry Finch, Grandson, Courtland Best, Granddaughter, Karla Rather, Great-Granddaughter, Megan Best Many nieces and nephews.