Billie Bessie Downs

1921 ∼ 2013

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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.

Condolences

Lisa Proft Harper April 11, 2013

Trudie, I am so sorry to read about your mother's passing but rejoice to know she is with your dad and her Heavenly Father. I remember with fondness the many Uno games we played with your parents!

Susan Enright Irby April 10, 2013

So sorry for your lost. She was such a sweet lady.

Jean E Becker April 10, 2013

billie - i was privileged to know you for 25 years. you were like a second mom to me. our communications over the years (phone & letter) have been special. rest in peace dear sweet lady. i know ha was waiting for you. your life meant a difference to the people who knew and loved you. jean

Lori Downs Bettis April 10, 2013

My thoughts are with you all. It is always hard to say that final goodbye. I picture her wearing her square dancing dress, hair bow, and a huge smile! Rest in peace Aunt Billie. Give hugs to all those who greeted you up there. Lori and family

Smitty & Maudine April 9, 2013

Roses are red Violets are blue, We're going to miss letters Sent with love from you, Billie! In this day and time, when so many use electronic communications, we always looked forward to letters in the mailbox from Billie. They were a ray of sunshine and always brightened our day. May prescious memories of a special lady help to sustain each of you girls in the days ahead. God bless. Love, Smitty & Maudine