Jill Downs
Jill Downs, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the age of 89.
Jill was the beloved daughter of Jack and Alice McDonald; devoted wife of the late Robert E. Downs; dear mother of Christopher (Judi) Downs, Teresa (Van) Griffin, and the late Jack Downs; cherished grandmother of Candace Downs, Maureen (Bill) Downs-Benefield, Kevin (Annie) Downs, and Alex Griffin; great-grandmother of Braden Becker; and sister and sister in-law of the late Donna and the late Hugh Strickland. She is also survived by her daughter in-law, Cindy Downs. Jill was also a loving aunt and friend to many, and will be miss dearly by all who knew her.
Jill was a longtime member of the PEO International. She had a love for horses, and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, but she mostly loved spending time with her family, and attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting and school events.
The family is being served by St. Louis Cremation,
2135 Chouteau, St. Louis, MO 63103,
where a memorial service will be held, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 3:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made through the PEO Foundation to the Jill McDonald Downs Scholarship Fund.
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May God be with you.