Joanne Downey's Obituary
Joanne Downey, 77, of Martinsville, IN and formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 12:40 a.m. EST on Friday, July 20, 2007 at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born October 12, 1929 in Casey IL, the daughter of Charles H. "Herb" Goble and Mary Linder Wood Goble. Survivors include son, Robert Downey and wife Lou Ann of Martinsville, IN; daughter, Andrea Brooke and husband Randall of Rock Hill, NC; grandchildren, Alison Lee, Melissa Lee, J.J. Downey, Danielle Downey and Shawn Downey; brothers, James L. Goble and wife Betty of Dallas, TX and Robert L. Goble and wife Charlotte of Casey, IL; sister in law, Ina Goble; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded by her parents, brother, Charles G. Goble and son, James Jeffery Downey on November 14, 1977. Joanne was a homemaker and a substitute teacher for all levels in the Wayne Twp. Schools on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martinsville, IN and was a graduate of Indiana Normal Teachers College. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. CST on Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Indiana Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis, 7301 Georgetown Road, Suite 112, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial tributes for the family may be sent to www.markwellfuneralhome.com. SERVICES Visitation Monday, July 23, 2007 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Monday, July 23, 2007 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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