Ruth Downey's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2023 in Fairmont, West Virginia

Ruth Downey

June 20, 1936 - May 18, 2023 (86 years old)

Fairmont, West Virginia

Ruth Downey's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2023 in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Ford Funeral Homes

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Ruth Downey

June 20, 1936 - May 18, 2023 (86 years old)

Fairmont, West Virginia

Ruth Downey Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Downey of Fairmont, West Virginia, born in Kingwood, West Virginia, who passed away on May 18, 2023, at the age of 86, 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, Grover Wiley and Vinetta Metz Wiley; her husband James R. Downey; her son Shawn Downey; and her siblings, Bruce Wiley, Harley Wiley, Clay Wiley, Anna Mae Manzo and Addie Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Aaron Downey of Fairmont, Laura Brion (Dan) of Chesapeake, VA and April Downey of Fairmont; and her grandchildren, Autum Downey, Nicholas Downey, Dakota Barber, Addie Barber, Alexis Brion, Dan Brion and Shawn Downey. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Humane Society, PO Box 905, Fairmont, WV 26554.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ford Funeral Homes



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42 Veterans Memorial Ln, Grafton, WV 26354

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