Nellie Dows, 83, of Cottonwood died January 29. She was born July 26, 1925 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Nellie Kann. She was a homemaker and mother. Her interests included traveling, golf, bridge and pinochle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Dows, a son, Peter A. Dows and a grandson, Brent Brees. Mrs. Dows is survived by a daughter, Susan Brees; a brother Melvin Kann; a grandson Cameron (Kristen) Brees and a great-grandson, Tracy of Camp Verde. A graveside service will be held Tuesday February 3 at Cottonwood Cemetery at 11 AM. Donations in her memory may be made to RTA Hospice, 70 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A, Sedona, AZ 86351. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com