Louise Downs, 86, of rural Dana, passed away at 3:30 a.m. EDT Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. She was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Greencastle, the daughter of the late Enoch Arden and Sylvia (Disbrow) Sillery. She married Arley V. Downs on May 28, 1949 and he preceded her in death on Feb.18, 2008.

Survivors include two sons, Wilbert V. (Joelle) Downs of Terre Haute and Gerald E. (Shirley) Downs of Cayuga; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Roy Sillery of Reelsville.

She was preceded in death by two sons, infant Steven Edward and Ivan Dean Downs; infant grandson, Adam Edward Downs; two infant granddaughters, Phoebe Elle Pennington and Ava Oakes; four brothers; and one sister.

Louise was a homemaker and farmers wife. She attended the Hillsdale Bible Church in Hillsdale and formerly attended the Hopewell Friends Church in Quaker. Louise was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She was a member of the Ladies Missionary at Hopewell Friends Church and Cayuga Area Senior Citizens Club. Louise was a former Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent at Hopewell Friends Church. She enjoyed baking pies, quilting, crocheting, ceramics, raising flowers, gardening, traveling and spending time with her many grandchildren.

Funeral services are noon EDT Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga with Pastor Jim Roland officiating. Burial is in Thomas Cemetery, Newport. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, until time of services at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Condolences at:

www.deverterfuneralhome.com.