Downs, Jean Roe, 82 of Jeffersontown, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 with her family at her side.
Jean retired from the State Government after more than nineteen years of service.
She is preceded in death by her son: Garry Downs and her parents, William and Maude Roe.
She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-one years: Charles Downs, a daughter: Mary Wade (David), sons: David Downs and Charles Downs Jr. (Marnie), brother: Joe Neil Roe (Margie), sisters: Barbara Bandy and Reba Groves, grandsons: Charlie III and Michael Downs. Jean is also survived by four great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 2pm Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in the visitation room of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven , 4400 Bardstown Rd. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday until time of remembrances at 2 pm.