Christine Dow was born on November 6, 1937 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ollie and Mary Jane Ford in Sumter, South Carolina. She was educated in the South Carolina School District, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, the late Leon Dow on June 22, 1959. Once they were marred they settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a young woman, and until her passing. She was known for her vibrant personality, her humorous ways, warm loving hugs, and a love for caring for everyone. Her love for caring for people lead her to making the career choice of working as a teacher's aide in the Philadelphia School system and also led her later in life to become a care nurse at Stephen Smith Nursing Home.

She will be greatly missed by all who was a part of her life, but most of all she will be missed by: her four sons, Michael, Lawrence (Sophia), Bernard, and Tony (Robbin): three daughters, Cynthia (Arnold), Christine (Christopher) and Angela ( Wesley): thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren: and a host of brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

A New Path

All I wanted

was to spend more time

with you

But what I got

was only a few precious moments

At least I tried

to make the most

of what was left

Plans diverted

too many hurdles

never made it

to desired stage

Sorry, not much choice

Although it hurts

life must go on now

Even without you

I must continue

the life that never was

and forge ahead

A new path

guided by your light

And undoubting love

forever you are always in our hearts.