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Frances Virginia Downs
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Born August 1st, 1919 in Warrenton, Va., she was the daughter of William and Lucinda Sinclair Jacobs. On October 26th, 1935, she married Lawrence F. Downs, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Downs was a former member of the Brentsville Presbyterian Church, as well as a member of the Manassas Presbyterian Church.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Anderson; and two brothers, William Jacobs and Robert Jacobs. Survivors include two daughters, Lucy Pannell of Manassas and Jackie Downs of Manassas; four grandchildren, Barbara Lubbers, Chris Pannell, Larry Deane, Sheila Deane; and ten great-grand-children.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 6th, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment to follow in Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas, Va.
Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Mark Adamson
September 12, 2010
Lucy, Chris & Family,
You know that I share your loss. She was a great lady and she is in a better place now, no more pain. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Sorry that I could not be there with you.
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Linda Sites Posey
September 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Larry & Kitty Evans
September 5, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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