Mrs. Patsy June Whitmire Downer, 86 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Private graveside services were held at Mountain View Memory Gardens with a celebration of life being held at a later date.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Marvin Downer; daughters, Debbie Downer, Tammy (Rickey) Henderson, Becca Downer; brother, Dall (Linda) Whitmire; sisters, Sue (Dr. R.) McFadden, Judy (Dr. James) Sampley, Diane (Keith) Manning; a host of nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Anika, Natalie, Susan; great-grandchildren, Austyn and Tayven; granddog, Max.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Amon and Adela Whitmire; son-in-law, Harold Woods; siblings, John Whitmire, Faye Stowe, Charles Whitmire, Paul Whitmire, Bobby Whitmire, Marie Lyons, Joy Richey, Steve Whitmire.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.