Betty, age 93, died peacefully at the home of her dear sister and caretaker Sue Rohner. The second of seven children born to Herschel and Gussie Jones, she married Leland Downing June 12, 1941 at St Charles, Missouri. Her son Leland Gayle Downing (nicknames "Dee" and "Butch"), and husband Lee, her parents and four siblings preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by her sisters Sue Rohner, Centralia, Illinois, and Mary Woolbright, Springfield, Illinois; grandson Douglas Scott Downing and family; sisters-in-law Barbara Jones and Joan "Mickey" Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The wife of a career military husband, Betty moved with and supported Lee in all his responsibilities. They retired to the Augusta area, and also lived in Plant City, Florida for a few years. After Lee's death Betty moved to Centralia, Illinois, living with her sisters for a number of years.
Betty was a member of the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church and Eastern Star.
A tiny, petite lady, Betty was affectionately called "Skeeter." She enjoyed playing golf and attended many US Open tournaments. In nearly any situation you would find Betty with a glass of iced tea in her hand.
Betty is survived by her sisters Sue Rohner, Centralia, Illinois, and Mary Woolbright, Springfield, Illinois; grandson Douglas Scott Downing and family; sisters-in-law Barbara Jones and Joan "Mickey" Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The wife of a career military husband, Betty moved with and supported Lee in all his responsibilities. They retired to the Augusta area, and also lived in Plant City, Florida for a few years. After Lee's death Betty moved to Centralia, Illinois, living with her sisters for a number of years.
Betty was a member of the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church and Eastern Star.
A tiny, petite lady, Betty was affectionately called "Skeeter." She enjoyed playing golf and attended many US Open tournaments. In nearly any situation you would find Betty with a glass of iced tea in her hand.
Betty, age 93, died peacefully at the home of her dear sister and caretaker Sue Rohner. The second of seven children born to Herschel and Gussie Jones, she married Leland Downing June 12, 1941 at St Charles, Missouri. Her son Leland Gayle Downing (nicknames "Dee" and "Butch"), and husband Lee, her parents and four siblings preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by her sisters Sue Rohner, Centralia, Illinois, and Mary Woolbright, Springfield, Illinois; grandson Douglas Scott Downing and family; sisters-in-law Barbara Jones and Joan "Mickey" Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The wife of a career military husband, Betty moved with and supported Lee in all his responsibilities. They retired to the Augusta area, and also lived in Plant City, Florida for a few years. After Lee's death Betty moved to Centralia, Illinois, living with her sisters for a number of years.
Betty was a member of the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church and Eastern Star.
A tiny, petite lady, Betty was affectionately called "Skeeter." She enjoyed playing golf and attended many US Open tournaments. In nearly any situation you would find Betty with a glass of iced tea in her hand.
Betty is survived by her sisters Sue Rohner, Centralia, Illinois, and Mary Woolbright, Springfield, Illinois; grandson Douglas Scott Downing and family; sisters-in-law Barbara Jones and Joan "Mickey" Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The wife of a career military husband, Betty moved with and supported Lee in all his responsibilities. They retired to the Augusta area, and also lived in Plant City, Florida for a few years. After Lee's death Betty moved to Centralia, Illinois, living with her sisters for a number of years.
Betty was a member of the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church and Eastern Star.
A tiny, petite lady, Betty was affectionately called "Skeeter." She enjoyed playing golf and attended many US Open tournaments. In nearly any situation you would find Betty with a glass of iced tea in her hand.
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