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Viola Downs Obituary

Viola Marie Downs, 93, of Louisville, passed away Friday at Norton Suburban Hospital. She was the former Viola Marie Roederer. Her survivors include her daughters, Helen Carey, Lillian Gray and Carol Johnson, five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home, with entombment to follow in Resthaven Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 4, 2004.

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Rose

December 29, 2024

I miss you everyday.

Rose

December 30, 2023

I love you and miss you everyday.
Where has 20 years gone.

Rose

December 30, 2022

Can't believe it will be 19 years since you left us.
I miss you everyday love you always

Helen Carey

January 25, 2004

Mom, you were a very special person, there was no one like you. You cared about your family and put them before your own needs. You and dad shared a special love for one another. I will cherish our memories we shared together. You will be greatly missed and loved by me forever. You loved the Lord with all your heart, so I know you are there with him now and with dad.

Love always your daughter

Helen

Tara Eldridge

January 23, 2004

My grandma will always be in my hart. She was the most niceist person ever. If you done something wrong she would always forgive you [no matter how big no matter how small] she always forgave! Not even all the nicest words in the world can describe her. If you were to walk in here house you would think she was a pack rat but thats what I lick about her. She had evrythig!!!!! I will never forgit her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lillian Gray

January 19, 2004

This is for my mother, who is missed very much. We shared so many funny and good times together. These are special memories, which I will always treasure. I love you.

Billy & Joyce Hare

January 19, 2004

Miss. Viola Downs, your name will always light up our heart, as one of the loveingest and sweetest personalities we have ever known. You will be greatly missed on this earth and the Heavens will be greatly blessed. We look farwards to being in your presence once again. God bless you. We love you, and will always miss your smile.

rose blanton

January 18, 2004

I have & always will love my grandmother more than anything! I deeply miss her & I will never forget our long talks & all the memories we have together!I love her very much!I know one day I will get to see her again.you are missed deeply!always in my heart,I love you forever, rose

Penny Manning

January 18, 2004

I miss you greatly, and love you dearly.

Mary MANNING

January 18, 2004

Mrs.Downs

You will dearly be missed by all who knew you,The way you could make us laugh.The way you would always smile,the hugs you would share with us,making us feel welcome in your home.I Do not beleave you ever met a stranger. You will be forever in our hearts. And to your sweet and wonderfull family, know that you are in our thoughts each day.God has plans for your Mom,Grandma,She will be watching over you all.

Jack & Jan Hallum

January 5, 2004

We are praying for you during your time of loss.

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