Billie Bessie Downs

January 14, 1921 - April 8, 2013

Billie Downs, 92 of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at her residence in Nederland. Billie was born in Ordway, CO on January 14, 1921 to Bertha and Charles Purcell. Billie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Henton A. Downs. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Zumo of Allen, Texas, Cindy Downs of Groves, TX, Melo Dee Murty and husband Keith of Nederland, TX, Trudie Wilson and husband Craig of Angola, Africa; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.