DOVER - Elsie Ann Dowty, age 80, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 She was born on September 14, 1933 in Freer, Texas, the daughter of the late Simon and Elsie Stinson. A seamstress for over 30 years, Elsie was the owner of A Stitch In Time, where she created her own formalwear and specialized in alterations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David P. Dowty. She is survived by her sister, Dell Odam, of San Antonio Texas; her son, David and his wife Lois; daughter, Valorie Thomas and her husband Allen; and son, Mike and his wife Linda; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a friend of Bill W`s for over 43 years. A visitation will be held 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Faries Funeral Chapel at 29 South Main St., Smyrna. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.