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Iva Downs Obituary
Downs, Jean age 98 of Miamisburg, formerly of West Carrollton passed away Saturday February 24, 2024. Jean was born on June 4, 1925 in Richmond, KY to the late Neal and Amanda (Burris) Bowman. She loved to Square Dance. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 66 years John Downs in 2012, son-in-law Vonnie McFaddin, Jr. in 2016, two brothers Neal Bowman, Jr. and Fontaine Bowman. Jean is survived by her Daughter Becky McFaddin of Miamisburg, 3 grandchildren Brian McFaddin of Saline, MI, Kim (Kevin) Grone of Union, OH, Jen (Brett) Sutton of Springboro, OH, 8 great-grandchildren Hunter, Braxton, Jameson, Reagan, Macy, Nolan , Claire, and Luke. Funeral services were held on Monday March 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. from the Sanner Funeral Home 800 So. Alex Rd. West Carrollton, OH 45449 with Pastor Dr. Joe Getts officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday (10 a.m. 11 a.m.) Burial will follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Jean's memory.
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Marilyn Brechtel
March 14, 2024
So very sorry to hear about Jean passing. As a neighbor I didn´t get to know her well but she was always cheerful and friendly and greeted me with a smile.
May the Lord give your family peace as you move forward without mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Debbie
March 12, 2024
This is Debbie a long time neighbor to John and Jean. I so enjoyed our chats and miss them! My condolences to.the family.
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