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Nita McDowell Cagle

d. May 27, 2020

Laura Nita McDowell Cagle passed peacefully at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home on May 27, 2020 at the age of 96. Born November 3, 1923 in Drexel, NC to Elizabeth and James McDowell of Liberty, NC, she was the last surviving child of eleven siblings. Nita worked her entire life. First in the hosiery mills, then earning her beautician's license and co-founding and running an aluminum business with her husband, Odell Brown Cagle. Married in 1948, they were together for 66 years until his death in 2014. Nita was happiest when doing for others and brought many smiles and much joy with her handiwork. She was a wonderful scratch cook who could just as easily split wood, turn out a gorgeous homemade dress or shoot a snake clean through from across the yard. She loved music, playing gin rummy, a good prank, and spending time with her extensive family. Mother/ MaMaw/ Aunt Nita was a true matriarch-- strong, loving, stern and tender. Her judgment was swift and absolute, her love and praise as warm as the sun itself. She was sharp witted and rarely held her tongue. It was good to have her in your corner. Nita is survived by her daughter, Dianne Fowlkes of Charlotte, NC and daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Bill Cooley of Jackson, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband, Odell B. Cagle and son-in-law, Jim Fowlkes. She was a loving and fun MaMaw to grandchildren Kim, Will, Seth and Anna and their spouses John, Tara, Nicole and Michael as well as great grandchildren Allison, Liam, Jack, Carter, Emma and Laura. She was a much beloved aunt and surrogate mother to many, many more and will be greatly missed by family and friends of four generations. The immediate family will hold a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please honor Nita by giving of what you have to those in greater need; friendship, prayers, love or financial assistance. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Cagle family.
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