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GLADYS DOWNS

1941 - 2020

GLADYS DOWNS obituary, 1941-2020, Dayton, OH

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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H. H. Roberts Mortuary, Inc.

38 S. Gettysburg Avenue

Dayton, Ohio

GLADYS DOWNS Obituary

DOWNS, Gladys Pearl Gladys Pearl Downs was born February 24, 1941, in Natchez, MS. She moved with her parents and siblings to Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of nine months where she was later baptized at Mount Moriah Baptist Church at a young age. Gladys met the love of her life and husband, Edward Downs Sr. in 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union, they reared six children "The Big 6": Rhonda (Downs) Santiago, Randy Downs, Rochelle Downs, Lillie Downs, Edward Downs, Jr., and Stacy Downs. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, Squire & Lillie B. Jackson, and 12 siblings: John Jackson, Azell Woods, Willis Jackson, Grenal Jackson, Elsie Patterson, Burnice Jackson, Dennis Jackson, William Jackson, Mary Snoddy, Rosa Moore, Frances Jackson, and Curtis Jackson. Psalms 23 2 Corinthians 9:7 Matthew 25:35. Gladys exemplified these Scriptures. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband; six children; 13 grandchildren, Randy Downs, Jr., Ricardo Santiago Jr., Roberto Santiago, Brandon Downs, Ciara Downs, Sharese Cherry, Desiree Venneman, Jasmine Downs, Ivana Santiago, Jade Downs, Janine Downs, Jordan Downs, Eddie Downs III; 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of extended relatives. Viewing 9-10 A.M., Friday, July 24, 2020, at Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church, 3620 Shiloh Springs Rd. Services to follow at 10 A.M. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. HHRoberts.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 22, 2020.

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Robert Newby Family

July 24, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Baso Daniel

July 24, 2020

Very beautiful lady who was cared and loved by the best person for her , her husband Ed.
She will always be in your hearts and minds.

Holis SaulWooten

July 23, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vanetta Bellows

July 22, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family of such a wonderful lady. She was always so loving and kind to me and my family. Praying your strength in God and your love for one another. Love you Chief!
Respectfully, Rev Vanetta Bellows an Ronald Bellows

Willie Mae Jones

July 22, 2020

I live down the street from the Downs and we were station together in New Jersey. Glady was such a very sweet and dear person, she told me more than once she would walk in the neighborhood with me, I always wanted her to get the strength to walk with me. Well, We will walk in Heaven together we both will have all the strength we need, never tired again!

This is not good bye to you, I will see you later. To Ed and the Down family, our sympathy and condolences goes out to each of you. Rest in Heaven!

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Jul

24

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church

3620 Shiloh Springs Rd., OH

Jul

24

Service

10:00 a.m.

Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church

3620 Shiloh Springs Rd., OH

Funeral services provided by:

H. H. Roberts Mortuary, Inc.

38 S. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, OH 45417

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