of Paris, AR
January 24, 1944 - November 14, 2016
Sharon Kaye Downs, 72 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Paris to her parents Roland O. and Nora Faye (Biggs) Downs. She worked many years as a teacher at several different schools and retired as a secretary for the Arkansas Department of Health. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Paris.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland O. and Nora Faye (Biggs) Downs and her daughter, Jade Anne Phelps.
She is survived by her two sisters, Karen Fairbanks and husband Don of Magazine and Charlotte Davis of Paris; one brother, Darien Downs and wife Virginia of Paris; two grandchildren, Mikayla Dotson of Pelsor and Darci Phelps of Paris and one son-in-law, Daniel Phelps of Paris.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Church of Christ on the corner of North 5th Street and Short Mountain Street in Paris.
Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Paint Rock Cemetery officiated by Bro. Kevin Heavin under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dain Downs, Shane Downs, B.J. Huggart, Mason Huggart, Daniel Phelps and Danny Fairbanks.
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister Sharon Kaye. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Our families have been friends for so many years and hopefully many to come. May God bless and keep you close during this time of sorrow.
Condolences
Sharon was a special friend as we attend U of the Ozarks together. She came from an excellent family and I had a very special relationship with her sister Charlotte. It grieves me that she passed away leaving many special friends and family members behind. I leave love and sympathy and special condolences to her precious family.
In love and precious memories, Johnny Ray, Schertz, Texas
Sorry to learn of Sharon's passing. I pray for God's peace be felt by all the family and her loved ones.
Scott Breed
Karen, I am sorry about the loss in your family.
Pattie Atchley
Please accept my sincere condolences. It breaks our hearts when death separates us from the ones we love so much. The Bible reminds us that God sees our pain and sorrow and has promised that soon "death will be swallowed up forever."(Isaiah 25:8) He will heal our broken hearts by resurrecting our precious loved ones to life again.(John 6:40) Until then, I hope the beautiful memories of Sharon and these promises from God comfort you in the days to come.