McDowell, Elsie Marie, 82 of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born December 5, 1929 in Gerlaw, IL to William and Viola Ross Whissen and moved to this area 26 years ago from Galesburg, IL. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dade City. She is survived by her daughter: Kathryn Marie Pless; and 2 grandchildren: Mary Kathryn Pless and Joseph H. Pless. Funeral services will be held 2pm Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for viewing one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.