Karen Donaghy McDowall

July 23, 1951 - March 5, 2022

Karen Ann Donaghy McDowall, 70, of Stanfield, NC, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Atrium Health Stanly. Her visitation and memorial service will be 6pm until 9pm on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the American Legion Post 76 in Albemarle. Karen was born July 23, 1951 in Manhattan, NY to the late John Donaghy and Elizabeth Grace Hart Donaghy. She retired as an administrative assistant. Karen was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Red Hats Society and the Red Knights Motorcycle Club North Carolina Chapter 24. Karen is survived by three daughters; Michelle Gilsenan (Robert) of Stanfield, NC, Nicolle Mulvey (Brian) of Albemarle, NC and Tina Grassi of Washington, DC; five grandchildren, Amanda Grassi-Gilsenan, Shawn Gilsenan, Justin Gilsenan, Brandon Mulvey and Kyle Mulvey and two great grandchildren, Cayden Gilsenan and Emersyn Trzil, as well as her fiancé, Anthony Adamo of Red Cross, NC and his daughter Angela Adamo-Lamberti. Karen was preceded in death by her late husband, Thomas H. McDowall. In lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to any animal shelters or rescues of your choice. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the family.