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Hazel Downing Obituary
MAPLETON - Hazel V. Downing, 85, of Mapleton, Ill., died Monday, March 16, 2015, at her residence.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1930, in Troy, Tenn., to Aubrey A. and Lola (Griffin) Huey. She married Claude T. Downing on March 5, 1950, in Mississippi. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1999, in Union City, Tenn.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Smith; one son, Buddy Downing; and two brothers.
She is survived by eight children, Patricia Defreitas and Melba Romack, both of Mapleton, Ill., Brenda Adams of Springfield, Mo., Janice Willmon of Mapleton, Ill., Thomas and Randall Downing, both of Glasford, Ill., Barbara Juneman of Bartonville, Ill., and Gary Downing of Mapleton, Ill. She has 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one sister, Cynthia Collett-Cook of Arkansas; and one half brother, Charles (Tuffy) Huey of Tennessee.
Hazel was a housekeeper at the Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria for several years.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the White-Ranson Funeral Home in Union City, Tenn. Dr. Bobby Williams will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery in Union City, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
You may create an online condolence at www.davsion-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Downing
Diane Johnson
July 11, 2015
I remember Hazel well. Hazel always made you feel welcome into her home. Hazel was a loving lady that loved her family and if your weren't her family she would make you feel as though you are a part of her family. I am truly sad for your lost.
Janice Willmon
April 13, 2015
Forever in my heart.
I love you Mom
March 28, 2015
My sympathy, Janice.
With love, Bonnie Bach
Shelia Clendenin
March 22, 2015
My prayers are with all the family. I always thought she was a strong and wonderful woman raising 10 children and still being as nice and wonderful every time I saw her. I wished we had all seen more of each other, but I still have a lot of good memories.
Shelia {Huey} Clendenin
Elizabeth Peterson
March 20, 2015
Family is EVERYTHING.
A grandmothers love is never ending. She passes her love to her children- even if she did have 10 of them (X
And they to their children- and so on.
Rest in peace Grandma Downing, your love will go on forever, you will be dearly missed, but you're in God's hands now. Thank you for all the memories, laughter, and love..
We will cherish it forever. Our hearts will ache missing you, but you're not hurting anymore, you're back with Grandpa. And I'll see you both again someday <3
Miracle Ear
March 19, 2015
The staff at Miracle Ear sends our deepest sympathy on the loss of Hazel. Please know we're keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. - Mike, Bill, Maureen and Nancy
tracy g mcmahan/rickena
March 19, 2015
mrs downing was a wonderfull lady and mom , i can remember as a kid going to her house and spending the night she would say what is one more , prayers go out to all of her family... she is a beautiful angel in heaven now ,, we will see her again ....
Barb Juneman
March 19, 2015
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes,I'm coming home, tell the world I'm coming home
Reba & JD
March 18, 2015
Sending prayers and thought to everyone for your loss.
Julie Hess, Hoshor
March 18, 2015
Prayers for your family at this time. She will be missed by many. May Creator lift you and your family to get you through this time....she is now an angel in heaven looking over all of you....
Greg Griffith
March 18, 2015
So sorry to hear of this loss to so many. I have many fond memories and as was said, she always welcomed all of us into the home. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Rick and Melva Foust
March 17, 2015
"So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and sympathy to all."
marsha miller
March 17, 2015
I loved my aunt Hazels soft sweet laugh, her reassuring ways, the kindness and love she shared. I love all of you and may God keep you strong during this time of sorrow.
marie downing
March 17, 2015
Im sorry to all of you .Hazel and I were very good friends and I miss her already and it will take me a long long time before I will be feeling good again. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Aunt Marie
Georgetta Stonewall
March 17, 2015
She was always such a sweet person and never minded how many neighborhood kids hung out at her house. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
don huey
March 17, 2015
she was my aunt and i didn't get to see her often enough. i'm tuffy's son and i am really sorry for your loss.
Gloria Allen (Vollmer)
March 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I remember her very well. She was a very special lady.
Gordon and Deb Stephens
March 17, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and grandma. She was a good mom and a hard working lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Desirae Jakob
March 17, 2015
Grandma Hazel Im so glad I had a chance to meet you, I love you so much. Please tell my dad I love him when you see him in heaven. love your grand daughter Desirae
Amy Peterson
March 17, 2015
Forever in our hearts and never to be forgotten. My sweet loving grandma
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