Vernie Mae Downen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vernie Mae Downen of Sheridan, Arkansas, born in Appleton, Arkansas, who passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, W. A. Anders and Odie Patterson Anders; her husband Edward Howard Downen; her son Billy Ray Downen; her grandchildren, Thad Downen and Amber Taylor; her siblings, Johnny Anders, Vannie Welch and Mary Raymer; her son-in-law Wayne Taylor; and her daughter Martha Mayhugh.
She is survived by: her daughter Joyce Taylor of Sheridan; her siblings, William "Dub" Anders (Sharron) of Prattsville and Audrey Cooper; her grandchildren, Brian Downen, Chris Taylor (Hollie), Charlotte Ashcraft (Bobby) and Rhonda Vanlandingham (Joe); her great grandchildren, Cammie Taylor, Drake Ezekiel, Michael Roberts, Kaithlyn Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Caden Downen, Logan Downen, Mason Vanlandingham, Seth Ashcraft, Keaton Ross and Tyler Moss; and her great great grandchild Norah Moss. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
