Dean Downey

Mrs. Dean Downey, age 87 of Murray, Kentucky, died at her home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Mrs. Downey was born on October 8, 1934. She was the youngest of seven children, born to the late Frank and Alice Garner Colson.

Mrs. Downey was a charter member of the Grace Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher for over 45 years, vacation Bible school director for 27 years, a choir member for 41 years, and served in numerous other positions.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buel Downey; one son, Keith Downey; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Downey and wife Judy of Murray, Kentucky and Jeff Downey and wife Carol of New Concord, Kentucky; daughter in law, Jennifer Downey of Murray, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Penny Bogard and husband Mickey, Mitchell Downey, Tracey Fearn and husband Richard, Amy Lehman and husband Steve, Ashley Clark, Brock Downey and wife Ashton, and Mackenzie Mohler.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Bro. Brett Miles and Rev. Kerry Lambert will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2022, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy can go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 ST Jude Pl, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com