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Dorothy Downey Obituary
Dorothy Eisenhauer Downey, 91, of Decatur, Georgia, died on December 11, 2023. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Henry Parkman; granddaughter, Joanna Parkman; and grandson, Samuel Parkman. Husband, Glenn Downey; and daughter, Donna Downey preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held on February 17, 2024, at 2 PM, at North Decatur Presbyterian Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Atlanta Community Food Bank or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Melanie & Bobby Jones
January 20, 2024
We at St. Timothy UMC
loved Ms. Dorothy. Our sincere sympathy to her
family.
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Chris Tabbert
January 20, 2024
We have know Dorothy for 47 years !! We met at the American School for the Deaf , where we left each other notes after tutoring Donna during a hospital stay.. spent our first Connecticut Thanksgiving with Glenn, Donna , and Dorothy. She was the strongest, most supportive and positive person! Such a blessing to have known Dorothy
Diane has been a remarkable daughter! Dorothy adored her grandchildren and Henry!
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