Maxine Downing

Maxine Downing obituary, Saint Marys, WV

Maxine Downing

Maxine Downing Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ingram Funeral Home - St. Marys on Feb. 9, 2025.
Maxine Downing, 75, of St. Marys, WV, passed away, February 6, 2025. She was born, May 25, 1949, in Bens Run, Tyler County, WV, a daughter of the late Cecil and Hazel Barnhart Dalrymple. Maxine was 1967 graduate of Sistersville High School. In her earlier years, she had worked at the former Williamson Restaurant in Friendly, WV, and the Miller Restaurant in Sistersville. She later worked at the former Farm Fresh Convenience Store in St. Marys, WV. She enjoyed spending time with her dog, "Beau".
Maxine is survived by her sons, Frank Downing and Teddy Ray Downing, Jr., grandchildren, Dakota Downing and Heaven Downing, brothers, Larry Dalrymple and Big Ted Dalrymple, and sister, Robin (Tim) Judge. She was preceded in death by grandson, Ryan Leek.
There will be no service or visitation at this time.
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