Martha Jo Downs' Obituary
Martha Jo Downs, 82, born in Mason, TN, passed away after a long illness at Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home in Sevierville, TN, on April 30, which was the 30th anniversary of her late husband’s passing. She was retired from both Chapstick Company and First Tennessee Bank in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Downs was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Odena Cothran; her brother, Wilson Cothran; and her husband of 35 years, Charles Edward Downs. She leaves a sister, Mary Emma Bodry of Drummonds, Tennessee; one nephew; four nieces; and long-time special friends, Tarun and Shila Cholera and their children, Rushina and Shaleen. Arrangements are being made at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, and graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation to all the staff at Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home and to Dr. Curtis Burke for their patience and loving care. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
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