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BETTY DOWNEY Obituary
Betty was born to the late Earl and Olive Nuss on Feb. 20, 1931, in Pittsburgh.
God and her family were the center of her life. Betty was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend, William Elder Downey, on June 10, 1950 in Pittsburgh. The couple retired to Harbinger, N.C. in 1998.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Dr. William Downey; her children, Carole Stanford (Michael), Joel Downey (Nancy), Beth Thomas (Brian); her grandchildren, Heather Stanford Frey, Daniel Downey (Ashley), Rynesha Thomas, Sarah Stanford, Megan Downey Schreeg (Jacob), Annie Downey Echelbarger (Tyler), Derek Thomas (Heather), Dustin Thomas (Mallory), Keagan Downey, Christopher Thomas (Savannah), Holly Thomas, Ethan Thomas; and her great-grandchildren, Evelyn Downey, Harrison Downey, Hattie Downey, Theodore Downey, Liam Thomas, Sebastien Thomas, and Ryleigh Thomas; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Betty was an active member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ in Jarvisburg, N.C. She enjoyed crafting, knitting, gardening and most of all singing praises to her Lord.
She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 2, at Jarvisburg Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Pastor Dennis Crehan will officiate. The family will receive friends at her residence. Arrangements are entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. Please read the obituary and sign the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lori Hoke-Bohart
June 9, 2017
Mr. Downey, Joel, Beth and entire Downey family, I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I remember Betty from the West End Mini Mart and the beautiful smiles she had and her hearty laugh. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mrs. Downey.
Mike Clarke
June 4, 2017
The Downey's was one of our favorite neighborhood hang outs. Basketball inside and out, kick the can, football, sliding down laundry chutes. Thank you Mrs. Downey for putting up with us all. Your house was always open. Joel and family, I am truly sorry for your loss.
David Anderson
June 3, 2017
Mrs. Downey was a significant Christian influence on me. After I was born again, I called her some years later and told her about it. I will remember her spirituality and joy always.
Tom Taylor
May 31, 2017
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Jean Smith
May 30, 2017
I worked with Betty's daughter Beth at Home Depot and come to find out they were from Mansfield PA. I was from Elmira NY. Betty and her husband and I would share wonderful stories from up North. Betty was a wonderful and beautiful lady. When my husband was going through cancer she ask me if it was alright to put us on their prayer list at church and this was just after we found out we all lived roughly 30 or 45 mins from each other up North. Betty will be surely missed by all who new her, especially her family. Fly high Miss Betty!!!!!! God Speed! Until we meet again.
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