Loretta Ruth Downs

Loretta Ruth Downs obituary, Elsmere, KY

Loretta Ruth Downs

Loretta Downs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home - Elsmere on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Loretta Ruth Downs (Brock), Norwood, OH passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025 at Christ Hospital after a lengthy health battle. She was the sweetest, nurturing woman that God blessed the earth with; funniest and feistiest. She lit up the room with her smile and anyone that met her quickly fell in love with her.
She is Preceded by: Helen Ruth Downs (Daughter); Loretta Bailey (Grandma); Otto Bailey (Grandpa); Rhoda Brock (Grandma)
She is Survived by: Husband: Roger Dale Downs; Mother: Stella Mastin (Jim); Father: Silas Brock (Karen); Sisters: Jan Brock (Vic); Juanita Lynn (John); Joyce Farnum (Randy); Pamela Wheeler (Rodney); Cat: Princess; and a host of many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She graduated from Norwood High School of Class of 1990. Her professional career included: Chicago Rawhide, United Dairy Farmers (UDF), White Castle, McDonald's and Hilton in Florence. She loved to collect stuffed animals, loved Winnie the Pooh (which earned her the nickname of "Pooh"), anything chocolate, cooking, country music, her Cat named "Princess", watching game shows, playing Facebook games, children and babies.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to her services at Don Catchen Family Funeral Home Erlanger, KY. Services will be at the convenience of the family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Loretta, please visit our floral store.

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