Doris Anne Downes

Mrs. Downes was a beautiful person inside and out ! She is sorely missed !!

Missing Mrs. Downes - a beautiful, lovely woman like her namesake daughter Doris!

Dear Doris, Sue, and Downes family,
My condolences on the death of your mom. Our dear friend, Lynnette, shared the sad news of her passing. While I never met your mom, I know she was an amazing woman with a zest for life. My prayers are for your peace and comfort. Your friend, Susan Strickland Thompson

Dear Doris and family,
I was so sad when your Mother passed away and sorry for your loss. She was a lady whose elegance and sophistication uniquely complemented her Southern charm. I loved her accent, her humor, her taste in clothes, hats, shoes, and sunglasses; and I valued her friendship. As you know she was quite the fashion statement, always dressed to the nines with manicured nails and hair done. She loved going out to lunch, to Scottsdale Botanical Gardens, and to the Date Shake...

I just hear of the passing of Mrs. Downes. We have missed our neighbor over the past year or more and I am sad to hear that she is no longer with us. May her spirit be at peace.

Dear Doris (the namesake of your mom) and to your sons and your family,
When I read the obituary in Southern Maryland it did two things to me. First, it made me recall the times we studied together in grade school and middle school at your house. I was in awe of your mom who was an anomaly. She was always so fashionable, dressing herself and children in the finest fashion! It is apparent that she was a very strong influence in the family ; the talent runs deep! Second, we have...

Mother was one smart woman with many talents. As if raising seven children was not enough, at the end the day she would retreat to her sanctuary, the sewing room, and churn out beautifully sewn designer clothes to rival any high end atelier (think Marni). She would look high and low for the right button to coordinate with the latest ‘hot' fabric and customize patterns to satisfy our individual tastes without a complaint. It was just last summer in scorching 105 weather that she insisted on...

Dear Doris and Boys,

I met your Mom/Grandmother only once and the love that exuded from her set all things right in the world. She loved you, Doris and she loved you, Boys, and for the brief moment she met me, she loved me too. That was the kind of person I know she was. I know that her love will live on through you, your gestures and approach people. I feel blessed to be a part of her legacy through you and aspire to have the humility and strength I know she so naturally and...