Little Miss Lovely Ava Hill-Dowdy entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Lovely Ava's entry into heaven was preceded by her brother, Zion Dowdy; and grandfathers, James Alfred Hill and Benny Dowdy.

Though her time on earth was brief, she brought immeasurable joy and love to her parents, Lula Hill and Zachary Dowdy; siblings, Zy'Kei Dowdy, La'Faith Dowdy and Zy'Aveion Dowdy; grandparents; Louise Terry Hill and Carolyn Smith; and aunts and uncle, Future Hill, Natasha Smith and Julius Smith.

No services are planned.

These are my footprints,
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints,
never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint,
for now I have my wings.
These tiny footprints were meant
for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel's tears,
of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you,
if you just give me a chance.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found on Mommy and Daddy's heart.
'Cause even though I'm gone now,
we'll NEVER truly part.