Josephine Marie Downs
Josephine Marie Downs
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Josephine was born on October 5, 1929, the daughter of Salvatore Collura and Marie Iuele. She was united in marriage to Gary Downs on February 25, 1951. Josephine was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church and choir in Brandon, Florida.
Josephine is survived by her daughter, Donna Wilnau of Macon, MO, and one grandson, Anthony Downs of Brandon, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brother, and her granddaughter, Cheyenne Downs.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, MO. The family suggests memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO.
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Joann Marie McElroy
September 11, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Fred & Joanne Franceschini
July 26, 2024
Josephine and I first met when we were in
nativity Catholic Church Choir, back in 1987.
She will always be in my prayers.
Donna, I am saddened by your loss.
You are in my prayers too.
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