In Memory Of Marie Daisy (Mamaw & Mimi to many) Downing

1st May 1926 – 28th December 2009

"You've installed faith, hope, courage and peace in every life you touched. We love you, Immensely!"

This memorial website was created in the memory of Marie (Mamaw & Mimi to many) Daisy Downing (née Lee), born in Hugo, OK on the 1st May 1926 and passed away on the 28th December 2009, 83 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Marie Daisy (Mamaw & Mimi to many) Downing

Born: 1st May 1926

Passed Away: 28th December 2009

Age: 83 years of age

Location: Dallas, Texas

Country: The United States

Spouse: J R Downing

Father: Roger Herman Lee

Mother: Alma Idella Cobb

Birth Place: Hugo, OK

Children: Kenneth, James, Thomas, Gwen, Deborah, Sherri

Siblings: Roger Herman Jr., Donald Hobart, Mary Alma, Jimmie Joycelynn, Janice Kaye

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by Sherri on 18 Jan 2010(update)

In Memory Of Marie (Mamaw & Mimi to many) Daisy Downing (née Lee)

Survived By: Sisters Jimmie Joycelynn Cox and Janice Kaye Anders. Son Thomas Downing and daughter-in-law Sandi, daughters Gwen Tucker and son-in-law Timothy, Deborah, and Sherri Brady and son-in-law Rob and daughter-in-law Janet. Also survived by an extensive family tree of generations of Children that called her Mamaw and Mimi, to include, but not limited to the following, grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and tiers of branches of the great- and great-great-great branches of family she called her own. Grandchildren: Kim, Pam, Tina, Jimmy Ray, Anthony, Timothy Jr. , Kenney, Trey, Brian and Regina. reat-grandchildren: Angelia, Zachary, Blake, Timothy III, Ronnie, Jeremy, Natasha, Tiffany, Donnielle, Dannielle, Jispi, London, Cody James, Raven and Sebastian. Great-Great grandchildren: Katelynn, Robert, Alexander, Jaylee, Race, Jessica and Joseph. Nieces & Nephews: Curtis, Darlene, Bobby, Lana, Rita, Roger, Karen, Ginger, Michael, Jimmy, Jackie and Jennifer Great Nieces & Nephews: Jinger, Sallie, Curtis Jr., April, Charlie, Chance, Donnie Ray, Courtney, Nicholas, Paula, Lanette, Joe, Joshua, Jewel, Roger Jr., William, Stephen, Joya, Brende, Robin, Kristie, Michael Jr., Jana, Kayla, Jody, Joni, Jon Paul, Joshua, Jaycie, Jamie, Jaynie, Mary, Marilyn and Robert. Great-Great-grandchildren & nieces and nephews: Alexis, Kolbie, Katelynn, Robert, Alexander, Jaylee, Race, Jessica, Joseph, Jailyn.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU LEGACY

Memorial: A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday January 23, 2010

Services starting at 12:30 pm

Destiny Christian Church
200 E. Interstate 30

Garland, TX
972-226-9100

Pastor Jerry Howell

In lieu of flowers the family request blessings be sent in her name to her church, Destiny Christian Church Center at

330 Oaks Trail Ste 120, Garland, TX 75034

972-226-9100

or Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welbone Street
Dallas, TX 75219

214-559-7850

Online Condolence Guest Book

14 guest book messages » read all messages » add my own message

30 Apr 2010 – from DARLENE (dottie) (darcy)

BIRTHDAY KISSES TODAY, I LOOKED TO THE HEAVENS AND BLEW YOU A KISS FOR TOMMARROW'S A SPECIAL DAY I WOULD NEVER MISS I BOUGHT SOME SUNFLOWERS TO PUT IN A VASE I COULDN'T HELP BUT TO WIPE THE TEARS FROM MY FACE MARIE, EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE.... I HOLD YOU IN MY HEART SO CLOSE.... SO DEAR "MY SWEET MARIE" BIRTHDAY KISSES SENT UP TO YOU NOT JUST 1-2-3, BUT QUITE A FEW I LOV... » read more

25 Apr 2010 – from Dona Summers

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I am the wind with soft gentle breeze I am the birds that sing in the trees I am the moon that gives us light I am the stars that shine at night I am the sun that brightly glows I am the rain that makes crops grow So, think of me with happiness and love Know that I am with my Father above Now when you stand at my grave, you'll see I am ALL things God made me to be Dona Summers April 25, 2010 P.S. There is a poem t... » read more

25 Apr 2010 – from Dona Summers

Marie was my best friend for over 20 years. I can still hear her laughter as she lit up the room at ARC; where we worked together. She was so caring about others, and her smile touched so many people. She will always have a place in my heart. I can look up at the sky at night at the brightest star and I know she is watching over her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren because she cared and loved them so much...and everyone she met grew to love her, also. I will always love and miss ... » read more

1 Feb 2010 – from Ann Jackson-Marable

My condolences to the family.Marie was such a sweet person.The one thing i will always remember about Marie is that no matter how hard times got,she held her head high and marched on.She will be dearly missed.

27 Jan 2010 – from Leah & Blake Smaridge

Marie was an AMAZING woman and I will always be grateful for time we knew each other. Blake misses her so much! He loves and misses you all. You can write to Blake anytime Leah42179@Gmail.com You are all in our prayers and we love you all very much :)

23 Jan 2010 – from TINA RANKIN

THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME

22 Jan 2010 – from Sherry Reed Laughridge

Marie was like a Mom to me. She treated me like her own from the first day I met her. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure to have known. My family and I will feel her losse for many years. But we will lover her even longer. God bless you one and all.

21 Jan 2010 – from Tami Conaway

My love and paryers are with you Sheri,Gwen,Debbie,and the family,God will give you strength,Love always Tami Conaway and family..........

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25 Apr 2010 Dona Summers placed this flower in memory She was "One of a kind" like the red rose.	26 Feb 2010 DARLENE (dottie) (darcy) placed this flower in memory I MISS OUR COFFEE TIME TOGETHER.STILL MISSING YOU SO MUCH.I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.MY SWEET MARIE	22 Feb 2010 Sherri placed this flower in memory Spring is near, missing our phone conversations, thought I'd listen to this music and reminance

26 Jan 2010 GINGER WILSON placed this flower in memory	24 Jan 2010 Gwendolyn placed this flower in memory My Sweet Momma.....I Love You Immensely!!	23 Jan 2010 Joshua Dalton Arnold placed this flower in memory I'll always love you!

23 Jan 2010 Jody Anders placed this flower in memory	22 Jan 2010 Jaycie Kalyne placed this flower in memory I love you always and forever! i will miss you!!!	22 Jan 2010 Sherry Reed- Laughridge placed this flower in memory Love you Daisy

22 Jan 2010 Tabra Paulsel placed this flower in memory We will miss your sunny smile :0)	22 Jan 2010 Sandi D placed this flower in memory I want to thank you for the many years of Loving me.You will forever be a part of my Heart.	22 Jan 2010 Joycelyn D. Downing placed this flower in memory A yellow rose for my mom, You are the glow of my heart with a bond that cant be broken.

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DARLENE (dottie) (darcy) lit this candle on 22 Feb 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Sandi D. lit this candle on 26 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	GINGER WILSON lit this candle on 24 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing

Gwendolyn lit this candle on 24 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Joycelyn D. Downing lit this candle on 23 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Tina & Duane Rankin lit this candle on 23 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing

Tina & Duane Rankin lit this candle on 23 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Joshua Dalton Arnold lit this candle on 23 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Jaycie Kalyne lit this candle on 22 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing

Tabra Paulsel lit this candle on 22 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Sandi D lit this candle on 22 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing	Joycelyn Deborah lit this candle on 22 Jan 2010 in memory of Marie Downing

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Friend Dona	Grandson Blake	Niece ginger
Friend Deborah Deal Whitt	Grandson stephen Deal	Friend Sherry
Daughter-In-Law Sandi	Son Thomas (Tommy)	Niece Alexis
Nephew JAYMIE	Sister janice	Niece jackie