Vinnie Pauline McDowell Hale

Vinnie Pauline McDowell Hale, 88, of Monroe, LA passed away peacefully of natural causes Wednesday, December 30, 2015.Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hale; son, James Robert Hale; parents, Robert George and Vinnie Mae McDowell; and five brothers.She is survived by one son, Steven Todd Hale and wife Kathy; daughter-in-law, Peggy Sue Duke Hale; one sister, Mary Kelley Lyne; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorials be made to LA Baptist Children’s Home or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.The family would like to thank the staff of Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation for their kindness and excellent care during Mrs. Hale’s stay with them.