Michele Lynn Dowling, 71 yrs old, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on February 22, 2022. She was born to Kathryn & Robert Bickle on February 21, 1951. Michele graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and the University of North Florida. Her home Parrish was Assumption Catholic Church. She will be remembered for loving her family, visiting the beach, collecting seashells, going on family trips, and her infectious laugh, for being a loving mother, wife, sister and her love for the Lord.

She is survived by Albert Dowling (husband), Amanda Rowe (daughter), Elizabeth Rowe (granddaughter), Carley Sheppard (daughter), James Sheppard (son-in-law), Margaret Sheppard (granddaughter), and James Sheppard Jr. (grandson)

A memorial mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church on August 20, 2026, at 12:00pm and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery at 1:30pm.

Flowers can be sent to the church on the day of funeral.