Elizabeth Jane Downs
August 9, 1928 ~ July 8, 2019
Elizabeth Jane Downs, 90, of Abell, MD passed away on July 8, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 9, 1928 in Abell, MD and was the loving daughter of the late Mary Alice Beitzell and Charles William Huseman. Elizabeth is the loving wife of the late James M. Downs, Sr, “Buddy”, whom she married on September 6, 1947. They were blessed with 69 years of devoted marriage. Elizabeth is the loving mother of Jimmy and Cindy Downs, Sharon and Ron Barnes and Charles David (preceded in death) and Rosine Downs. Her pride and joy were her family, especially her grandchildren: Michelle Leitch, Lea Ann Dashiells, R.T. Johnston, Melinda Downs, (preceded in death), Carrie Downs Willmore, and J.S. Downs; Great Grandchildren: Kaylen, Lacie, Morgan, Emma, Johnny, Sierra, Cassidy and Isabella. She is the loving sister of three brothers, Billy Huseman, Ross Huseman (preceded in death) and Harry Huseman (preceded in death). She leaves many family members and friends who were so dear and will sadly miss her.
Elizabeth was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Angles Catholic Church, where she attended school and was a member of the Holy Angels Our Lady of Fatima Sodality. She was a teacher’s aide at Dynard School for many years, leaving to assist her husband running the family business, James M. Downs Plumbing & Heating. She volunteered at the St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for 25 years. Elizabeth enjoyed crafting ceramics, vegetable and flower gardening, and baking. She was famously known for the best yeast rolls, jello salad, fried oysters, crab imperial, fruit cake and tangle britches. She was a delightful hostess and took great pleasure in family gatherings. Her faith, family and friends were her greatest joy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM with Father James Myers officiating and Father Rob Maro con-celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, MD. Serving as Pallbearers will be J.S. Downs, R.T. Johnston, Todd Leitch, Dash Dashiells, Joey Huseman, and Don Owens.
Donations can be made to: Holy Angels Our Lady of Fatima Sodality, 21340 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609
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Sweet Elizabeth! How I am going to miss coming by to read you the Holy Angel’s Church bulletin. No matteer how badly she felt, she would always ask how I was doing. She would dismiss the fact that she wasn’t feeling so great herself that day. God bless this sweet lady. She certainly has a place in heaven.
To All of the extended Downs family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom… It’s been a tough year for all of you…. She was such a great lady ….May God Bless All of You in your time of sadness and grief….
My sympathy to the family.
Jimmy & Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Elizabeth. I know her eyes are now wide open and she is seeing Uncle Buddy and Charles David for the 1st time in a very long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything in this difficult time
My condolences too the family. Elisabeth was a beautiful lady inside and out. She is at peace and in heaven with Buddy and Charles David. Remember death is a comma, not a period you will meet again. God Bless
My Deepest Condolences to all of the Downs Family.
May fond memories help you through these difficult days.
She has touched the lives of many, and will be remembered always.
Sadness we feel, but know because of her strong faith the vision she now sees, has made all of her struggles seem minor.
Rest In Peace…
To all the Family, i sure will miss Aunt Beth, I all way look forward to seen her when i can up. i wish i could be there, Love you all Jeff & Theresa Huseman..
My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Downs. I only knew her from her time at St. Mary’s Nursing Center as she was across the hallway from my Dad. Such a sweet and caring lady who loved her family very much. Sending prayers and love to her family. May she RIP in the arms of our Lord.
So sorry to the entire Downs Family. The 7th District has lost another special lady. Keeping everyone in our prayers through this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies! Elizabeth was a beautiful lady! She will be surely missed by all who knew her!
Sharon and Jimmy, so sorry for your lost.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.