Mary Euzelia "Sue" Hubbard Downs, 86, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Carolina Caring after a period of declining health.
Born May 12, 1936 in Rutherfordton, she was the daughter of the late Coach Henry "Jack" Hubbard and Lavina "Vinnie" Addline Lail Hubbard. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll D. Downs; her siblings, Dwight Lloyd Hubbard, Clyde Walter Hubbard, Robert James Hubbard, Omer Lynwood Hubbard, Jessie Franklin Hubbard, Carl Henry Hubbard, Novella Hubbard Walker, half brothers; Richard Hubbard, and Buren Ray Hubbard.
Sue attended Christ United Baptist Church and was retired from Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation.
Survivors include her sister, Ruby Carrie Heavner of Hickory, half brother, Billy Joe Hubbard, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the Downs family.
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