of Egypt, AR
July 1, 1934 - December 8, 2019
Mrs. Effie Downs, 85, of Egypt, AR left this walk of life Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born July 1, 1934 in Jonesboro, AR to Thomas R. and Rosa Langley Belk. She was a member of the Washington Avenue Church of Christ and retired from DuPont. Effie loved boating, going to the lake and playing cards.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 69 years, Duane Downs; son, Dennis (Bridget) Downs, daughters, Kathy (Charles) Hooten, Sandy (Jesse) Tate, and Linda (Roger) Watkins; grandchildren, Misti (Brent) Weaver, Erin (Stacey) Burns, Haley (Bryan) Pope, Heather (Josh) Eggers, Troy (Caitlin) Hooten, Kara (Derrick) Anderson, and Janea (Jacob) Cook; great-grandchildren, Gage Weaver, Brentlee (Tristan Johnson) Weaver, Callie Weaver, Sydney Pope, Sophey Pope, Carsyn Burns, Emma Burns, Drew Burns, Karleigh Anderson, Elleigh Anderson, Ellis Eggers, Eason Eggers, Savannah Hooten, Case Cook, Cole Cook; and sisters, Ethel Chesser, of Jacksonville and Janeice Makin, of Egypt.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Susie McDaniel, Sadie Mills, Juanita Pearce, Ruth Bailey, Herbert Belk, Don Belk and Tommy Belk.
Funeral services will be held, 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR with Kenneth Gossett officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the funeral home.
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10 Condolence(s)
Glen and Belinda Gambill
Friday, December 13, 2019
Duane and family, We are so sorry for your loss, we just heard of Effie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers, praying for comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Mary Jo Fenwick
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
May God grant you family peace, comfort and many blessed memories. Effie was always joyful and a joy to work with and socialize with. I love all of you, my prayers are with you.
Sharon, Dawn, Lisa, JR, Shane, Jessica, Shelby, Savannah, Carson and Colton Peck
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of Aunt Effie who has gone to be with our heavenly father. Be comforted in knowing she is in paradise where there is no more pain, suffering, sorrow or tears. We extend prayers to the family that you be lifted up knowing this and that your fondest memories of being with her over the years remain with you.
With all our love,
The Peck Family
Pansy Shipman
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Prayers for all the family, I enjoyed working with Effie at DuPont back in the days.
The Davis Family
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Sandy, Jesse, and family, Our family sends our deepest sympathy to you all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. DA, Malissa, & LeeLee Davis
Susan Belvin
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
There were so many people who loved you at Dupont, and I was one of them😊💕. Rest in Peace, in the arms of the Lord, my friend🙏🙏🙏.
Monte Oiler
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss!!! Prayers for all of you during this time of grief!! Your mom was a very sweet lady!!!!
Jerry Wells
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Bev Hufstedler Hall
Monday, December 9, 2019
I am thinking about all of you. I love everyone in your family. Such a big part of our young lives. Just try to remember Effie is no longer in pain. That thought helped me so much when we lost Daddy and Momma.
Barbara Newman Howard
Monday, December 9, 2019
Sending condolences to the Family of Effie Downs,she is one Egypt Resident who has been in my life forever,both as a
related family member and a school mate