In Memory Of
Virginia Downs
1934
2024
Virginia Downs
February 17, 1934 — May 29, 2024
Virginia Ruth Downs, 90, passed away May 29, 2024, at Kelly House in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born February 17, 1934, the daughter of Alfred Edward and Emma Julia (Purdy) Waetzig.
She married Delbert L. Downs on June 8, 1952. She was born and raised in Carbondale, Kansas and moved to Topeka after her marriage.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Uhl of Topeka; son, Darren (Jonna) Downs of Topeka; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, June Onnen and Peggy Owens of Topeka, Alice Bernhardt and Carol Ashwill of Carbondale; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Delbert Dean Downs, her parents, three brothers and seven sisters.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Parker-Price & Davidson Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS 66608.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Carbondale Cemetery in Carbondale, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice 5020 Bob Billings Pkwy Ste D1, Lawrence, KS 66049.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born February 17, 1934, the daughter of Alfred Edward and Emma Julia (Purdy) Waetzig.
She married Delbert L. Downs on June 8, 1952. She was born and raised in Carbondale, Kansas and moved to Topeka after her marriage.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Uhl of Topeka; son, Darren (Jonna) Downs of Topeka; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, June Onnen and Peggy Owens of Topeka, Alice Bernhardt and Carol Ashwill of Carbondale; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Delbert Dean Downs, her parents, three brothers and seven sisters.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Parker-Price & Davidson Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS 66608.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Carbondale Cemetery in Carbondale, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice 5020 Bob Billings Pkwy Ste D1, Lawrence, KS 66049.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Virginia Downs, please visit our flower store.
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