Louise Downs

Dana, Ind. - Louise Downs, 86, of rural Dana, passed away at 3:30 a.m. EDT Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana. Louise was born August 29, 1930 in Greencastle, Indiana, the daughter of the late Enoch Arden and Sylvia(Disbrow)Sillery. She married Arley V. Downs on May 28, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Wilbert V.(Joelle)Downs of Terre Haute, Indiana and Gerald E.(Shirley)Downs of Cayuga, Indiana; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Roy Sillery of Reelsville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by two sons, infant Steven Edward and Ivan Dean Downs; infant grandson, Adam Edward Downs; two infant granddaughters, Phoebe Elle Pennington and Ava Oakes and four brothers and one sister. Louise was a homemaker and farmers wife. She attended the Hillsdale Bible Church in Hillsdale, Indiana, and formerly attended the Hopewell Friends Church in Quaker, Indiana. Louise was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She was a member of the Ladies Missionary at Hopewell Friends Church and Cayuga Area Senior Citizens Club. Louise was a former Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent at Hopewell Friends Church. She enjoyed baking pies, quilting, crocheting, ceramics, raising flowers, gardening, traveling and spending time with her many grandchildren. Funeral services: Noon EDT Thursday, October 20, 2016 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor Jim Roland; Burial: Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Indiana; Visitation: 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20, 2016 until time of services at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20, 2016 until time of services at the funeral home.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 12:00 PM

DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Street Cayuga, Indiana 47928

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20, 2016 until time of services at the funeral home.