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Mildred DOWNING Obituary
She was a native of Suffolk, Va., and lived in Newport News since 1946. Mrs. Downing was a member of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also an emeritus member of The Links, Inc., and The Girl Friends, Inc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Conway Downing Sr.; her parents, Charles and Virginia Finch; and her sister, Lorraine F. Shavers.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Johnson, Paula Peyton, and Conway Downing Jr.; grandchildren, Carmen Downing Fields (Sherard Fields), Conway Downing III (Farrell Redwine), and Walter Peyton V; great-grandsons, Terrence Ridley and Austin Redwine Downing; niece, Pamela Shavers-King; daughters-in-law, Yvonne Custis-Downing and Marialice Williams; brother-in-law, Willis Downing (Theresa Roberson); and cousins, Fred Skeeter (Elsie Skeeter) and Dora Daniels.
Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 830 25th St., Newport News, VA 23607. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church, to support the establishment and maintenance of the Dr. Conway A. Downing Sr. Dental Clinic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA 23669 Tel: 757-723-3308. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred DOWNING
April 17, 2010
To the Downing Family,
Just wanted you guys to know how sad I was to hear of the passing of your Mom. My heart and prayers are with you all. I remember your Mom just the way the picture shows, her red lipstick and beautiful smile. That's how I will always remember her. Love and prayers.
Michele Selden Kelton
April 16, 2010
May you all be strengthened by the love of Christ and the beautiful memories of this lovely lady who was so dear to you and many in the community.
Sincerely,
David and Cynthia Pugh
Brenda Corey
April 16, 2010
To Sharon and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you with the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Carol Ford
April 15, 2010
Conway, Paula, and Sharon -
Just as the memory of your Mother's love will remain in your hearts forever, our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Gladys, Carol, and Judy Ford
April 15, 2010
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Mildred F. Downing. We know that you will find peace and lasting comfort in the wonderful memories that she left behind. May god keep you in His love and care during this time of great sadness.
The Crittenden/Selden Families
Glenda Hall
April 15, 2010
Paula,Sharon,and Conway, you lost a beautiful rose(Aunt Mildred), but it will bloom forever.Her love for you is eternal. What a beautiful and lovely flower the GREAT CREATOR gave to us. Your cousin,Glenda Skeeter Hall
Gene Skeeter
April 14, 2010
In your time of need ... May the Lord give you the sweet & precious memories of all the beautiful times shared. Wishing you peace and healing! Gene (Darlene) Skeeter
Ella Skeeter
April 13, 2010
Sharon & family, may God's grace and perpetual memories of wonderful times gone by keep you in the days to come. A mother's love is an eternal gift. May you find solace in its blessing. Keeping you and yours in prayer,
Willie Thigpen
April 13, 2010
To Dowing Family,May the peace and love be with you. Comway,Shaqron,Paula
Sue Scott
April 13, 2010
Love lives on forever, in each memory and thought of those who've shared our lives and all the happiness they've brought.
Dianne Blakeney
April 13, 2010
Sharon & Family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
April 12, 2010
To Sharon and Family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Betty Selden Shelton
April 12, 2010
Conway,Paula,and Sharon,
Our parents are together again watching over us. I can see them all dancing with each other again. They will always bring a smile to our faces as we think of the good lives they shared. God be with you and your families in love and peace.
Patti Avis Ross
April 12, 2010
Precious memories I will hold close to my heart always. Love and peace to all.
James Grant
April 12, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
James & Juanita Grant
Gail
Susan Jones Dale
April 12, 2010
Sharon, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to each other and lean on the Lord for strength.
CYNTHIA DAVIS
April 11, 2010
My condolences on the passing of your lovely mother, Conway and the Downing family. Now she is with the others and at peace!! You are all in my prayers. Peace to you all. Cynthia Davis
Justine Ralph-Marshall
April 11, 2010
Sharon please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at your time of loss. Love You
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