Evelyn Ives Downey, age 90, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on January 15, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmer-Amory in Amory, MS. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Evelyn was born on April 3, 1931 in Aberdeen, MS to the late Noel Ives and the late Bessie Humphreys. She attended Aberdeen schools and previously worked at MC by MFG and Gattman Sportswear. She enjoyed sewing and spending time in her garden.
Survived by:
Son: Jimmy Downey (Donna Puckett), Greenwood Springs, MS
Daughters: Betty Watkins, Vernon, AL
Carolyn Woodham (Junior), Gattman, MS
Donna Reed (Don), Gattman, MS
Brother: Peanut Ives (Linda), Sulligent, AL
A host of grandchildren and great grandchildren
Preceded in Death by:
Parents: Noel Ives and Bessie Humphreys
Husband: Donald Ray “Jim Bob” Downey
Sons: Robert Downey, Paul Downey, Bobby Gene “Bug” Downey
Brothers: Junior Downey, Donnie Joe Downey, Charles Downey
Sister: Annie Bell Humphreys
Granddaughters: Ann Johnson and Debra Downey
Grandson: Larry Downey
Great Grandson: John Douglas Stevens
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