Ruth Downs

Ruth W. Downs, 96, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born in Vacherie, Louisiana to Damase and Beatrice Webre. She was one of 9 children. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Church of Francis de Sales.. She was a minister to the sick and faithful server in church.

Ruth is survived by her son, Allen Downs and daughter-in-law, Kathy; a granddaughter, Ashley Stevens; great-grandchildren Sawyer and Sadie Mae Stevens and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9th from 10 to 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews, Virginia. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church with burial to follow at Milford Cemetery, Moon, Virginia. Special thanks to all Hospice workers especially Brenda and Gina.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Church of Francis de Sales, 176 Lovers lane, Mathews, Virginia 23109.