Mary Ella Downing Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Ella Downing of Bamberg, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 6, 2025 at the age of 66. Mary Ella touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ella Downing to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leroy Washington, Sr. and Mary Ella Washington; her brother Leroy Washington, Jr.; her husband Harry K. Downing; her siblings, Shirley Brown (Willie) of Ehrhardt, SC, Sheila Washington of Bamberg, SC, Pamela Johnson (Francis) of Bamberg, SC, Lear Smart (Fredrick) of Bamberg, SC, Alice Kirkland of New York, Terry Washington (Darlene) of Bamberg, SC and Anthony Chris Washington of Bamberg, SC; her siblings-in-law, Coretta Downing of Orangeburg, SC, Tim Downing (Belinda), Bobby Downing of Bamberg, SC, Edward Downing (Nicole) of Summerville, SC, Brint Downing (Samantha) of Maryland and George Gadson of Orangeburg, SC; her nieces and nephews, Shari Campbell (Dwayne), Kristofia Smart, Kheretta Smart, Zetoya Ngandu (Kamba), Chylandice Jennings, Tevin (Kaquia), Travis Kirkland, Christopher Smart (Trenisia), Antoine Smart, Ahmad and Lewis; and her great-nieces, Nadia Walker, Taniya Kay Washington and Calise Smart. She is also survived by loving cousins and friends.