Donna V. Downs, age 82, of Logan, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2021.
Donna was born February 22, 1939 in Red Town, Ohio to Edwin Pearl Kennard and Essie Bernice Exline Kennard. She was a member of Gateway Outreach Ministries; co-owner of Downs Bait and Guns in Logan; and a huge supporter of veterans.
Surviving are her children, James Alan (Cindy) Downs, Donald Downs, Edwin (Colleen) Downs, Barry (Molly) Downs, Teresa (Patty) Downs, and John (Teresa) Downs; grandchildren, Edwin (Terra) Downs, Melissa (Nathanial) Atkins, Joni (Halil) Firat, J.P. (Leslie) Downs, Shawn (Brandi) Downs, Amanda (Chris) Davis, Cara (Jacob) Bookman, James (Stephanie) Downs, Anthony (Tess) Downs, Cody (Lindsay) Downs, Lindsey Downs, Joseph Downs, and Lauren Downs; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister Charlotte Anders.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband James Ray Downs; daughter-in-law Brenda Downs; and siblings, Larry Kennard, Charlene “Boots” Shuttleworth, Shirley Handa, Donald “Pork” Kennard, and Eddie Kennard.
A private graveside service was held at Knollwood Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.
The family suggests donations be made, in Donna’s memory, to Gateway Outreach Ministries 10041 Frasure-Helber Rd, Logan, Ohio 43138.