Capitola Doswell Obituary

October 20, 1922 December 15, 2020
In Loving Memory of Capitola Doswell.
Capitola Lomax Doswell, daughter of the late James Henry Lomax and Annie Shepperson Lomax, was born in Nottoway, VA on October 20, 1922. She transitioned to her heavenly home on December 15, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Colorado Springs. She was the middle child of five, and her siblings included three loving sisters (Louise, Almaida, Antionette) and one brother (Henry).
Capie, as she was fondly called, was educated in the public and parochial schools in Virginia. She was a graduate of Ingleside Fee Memorial Institute, in Burkesville, VA.
In 1945, Capitola married Archie Doswell of Blackstone, VA. They were married for 56 years before his passing in 2000.
From this union, two children were born; Connie Phyllis Doswell (Gault) and Archie Phillip Doswell, Jr.
As a devout Christian woman, she was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Nottoway, VA, until moving to Baltimore, MD. While living in Baltimore County, she became a member of New Life Presbyterian Church. In 1957, she joined the congregation at Knox Presbyterian Church in Baltimore City. Capitola was a very active member for over 40 years. Her religious activities included: singing in the sanctuary choir, teaching Sunday School and Bible School, and becoming Superintendent of Sunday School. Capitola also served on the Presbyterian Women and Worship Committees. She further served as a Deacon and Elder at Knox.
Capitola's love for her family was unparalleled. She embraced the times spent with her parents, sisters, brother, children, grandchildren, and friends. She especially enjoyed activities that included: birthdays, holidays, family trips, and shopping. Capie enjoyed going to Sunday dinner and sight-seeing around beautiful Colorado Springs. She was always a wonderful addition to any family event.
Capitola worked for the federal government (Social Security) and the Department of Education as an elementary school teacher.
Capitola lived her final 20 years in Colorado Springs.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie Gault, and her son, Archie Doswell, Jr.; three grandchildren, Nicole Gault Frazier, Kelly Gault Laman, and Archie Doswell III; daughter-in law, Sonia Doswell; son-in-law, Freeman Gault; four great grandchildren, Jacob Andrew Gault Butler, Archie Mauricio Doswell, Aria Doswell, Acari Doswell; two sister-in-laws, Nannie Doswell and Alice Doswell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A private funeral ceremony is planned on December , 2020 in Colorado Springs with the burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Life Care Center (LCC) of Colorado Springs for providing excellent care to Capitola during her 3 1/2 year residence. The nurses and other caregivers were outstanding.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC), PO Box 296, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 in honor of Capitola Doswell.
Life on earth is a transient affair,
Just a few brief years in which to prepare
For a life that is free from pain and tear,
Where time is not counted by hours or years.
So death is not sad - it's a time for
Elation, a joyous transition, the souls'
Emigration.
Into a place where the soul's safe and free. To live with God through eternity.