In Memoriam : Eva Downs

Eva Downs Eva L. Downs - age: 80
(April 08, 1931 to November 20, 2011 )
Resident of New Boston, Texas

Visitation Information:
4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Bates Family Funeral Home.

Obituary:
Mrs. Eva L. Downs passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011, at her home in New Boston, Texas. She was 80.

Eva was born April 8, 1931, in De Kalb, Texas, to Luke and Ida Shumake Barrett. She was a retired clerk from the State of Texas, Welfare Dept., and a member of First Baptist Church in New Boston, Texas, where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Hiram Downs, in 2009; a brother, L.B. Barrett; and a sister, Ola Maude Reece.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Paula Henson and her special friend, David Granberry of New Boston, Texas; and Pam and Rod Hensley of New Boston, Texas; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Vynetta and Franklin Flanery of De Kalb, Texas, Ida Mae and Floyd McMillan of De Kalb, Texas and Ethel Boyd Flanery of De Kalb, Texas; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Morris Barrett of De Kalb, Texas, Benny Bob and Norma Barrett of De Kalb, Texas and Dale and Sherry Barrett of De Kalb, Texas; two grandchildren and their husbands, Kristi and Cody Baker and Jamie and Kevin Tye; two great grandchildren, Ryan James Baker and Kayla Baker; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at First Baptist Church in New Boston, Texas with Rev. Ken Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Simms, Texas.

Visitation will be 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas.

Memorials may be made to Friendship Sunday School Class, c/o First Baptist Church, 506 McCoy Blvd S., New Boston, Texas 75570, or Old Union Cemetery Association, c/o Nancy Woods, 742 CR 4001, New Boston, Texas 75570.





Lori Smith - November 22, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Paula, I was sad to hear about your mother. She looked so good when we saw her in Dairy Queen. I know you will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


Susan and john Dempsey - November 22, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Jamie, Pam and Paula, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Downs. Susan and John Dempsey


LaHonda Holle - November 22, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Paula and Pam, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a sweet and lovely lady who always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I know you will miss her terribly. May God hold you in his arms during this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your entire family. LaHonda (Ellis) Holle


Melissa Smith Cowley - November 22, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Ms Eva was such a sweet lady and had a great heart. I was very greatful to have the opportunity to know and visit with her each time she came in to pay her insurance. There is one thing for certain, she is smiling now. She's in heaven with our heavenly father, but also with Mr. James whom she loved so much! She will be greatly missed!


Corey Reed - November 22, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! I learned alot from Eva growing up and I appreciate every word of wisdom and card game (that I lost) at the lake. She will be missed.


C. R.& Geralene Young - November 23, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
Jamie, Pam and Paula, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the death of your mother. Sincerely, C.R. (Bud) and Geralene Young