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Betty Joan Downing

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[November 23, 2021]    Betty Joan Downing, 87, formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Countryside Manor, Aviston.

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Betty Joan Downing, 87, formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Countryside Manor, Aviston. She was born March 10, 1934 in Lincoln, to parents Thurston and Agnes (Wubben) Redfairn. She married Morgan A. Downing November 23, 1952 in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2019.

Betty is survived by her children, Gaye Lee (Kevin) Gallagher, Atlanta, Ga and Morgan Dean (Sharon) Downing, New Baden. Also surviving are five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one expected in December.

Also surviving is a sister Patricia Kelly of Lincoln.

Preceding Betty in death was a daughter, Dee Ann (Dale) Carlson, and two sisters, Beverly (Bill) Sutton and Katy (Ron) Fink.

Mrs. Downing was a loving homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Private family service will be observed.

Memorials may be sent to charity of donor's choice and received at Nordike Funeral Home, 301 S. Clinton Street, P.O. Box 157, Aviston, IL 62216.

Condolences to the family may be sent to www.nordikefuneral home.com.
 

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