of Yellville, AR
September 28, 1935 - January 30, 2017
Helen Joyce Downes, age 81, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at Creekside Nursing and Rehab in Yellville. She was born September 28, 1935, in Lead Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Coy Akins and Florence (Cooper) Akins-Hunter. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Bobby Geane Downes; her brother, Lloyd Akins; her infant sister, Mary Jane Akins; a grandson; and a granddaughter.
Helen was a Boone County native. She worked for McKesson for 21 years. She was an antiquer and enjoyed auctions and yard sales. She enjoyed playing penny slots and had won a 10,000.00 giveaway from Hudson Grocery. She loved her family and friends dearly.
Helen is survived by her loving husband, Grover Downes, of the home; her daughters and sons-in-law, Debora Ann and Jerry Merriman and Helen Susie Taylor and Rick Hambleton; her daughter-in-law, Alice Collins-Downes; her sister, Jean Hall; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of many dear friends and other family.
Visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2017, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service is 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Peel Full Gospel Church, with Curly Johnson officiating.
Interment is in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Richard Bailey, Jerry Merriman, Jeremy Merriman, Jack Akins, Eric Sims and Garrett Cook.
Honorary pallbearers are Creekside Nursing and Rehab staff, Jim Wineski, Dick Sveold, Roy Harrington, Fairfax Abraham and Gary Jackson.
Memorials may be made to Milum Cemetery or charity of your choice.
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7 Condolence(s)
Jay River
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
We are sorry to hear about your loss we pray that in the days ahead you will be fortified. May these words provide you hope and comfort during this your time of sadness. 1 Corinthians 15:21,22, "For since death came through a man, resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive." Jesus said of himself that he was the resurrection and the life at John 11:25. May God sustain you all during this time as well.
JR
Tom and Loretta Foresee
Friday, February 3, 2017
Grover and family so sorry to hear of Helen's passing She is in a better place, our prayers and Love are with you,good memories She was fun, and a hard worker , we are thinking of you in our prayers Von, Loretta Foresee and Argie Jackson
Pam Downes Payne
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Sweet. Aunt Helen you will be missed . Uncle Grover,Debbie,and Susie your in my prayers Love Pam
Tom and Anna Stephens
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Prayers and hugs for you and yours....
Helen was so special in so many ways, loved and will be missed much, but always there in our hearts and memories with the peace of knowing she is in no more pain and home with God all mighty......
Love you all....
Darrell & Betty Barnard
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Grover, so sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Chaplain Scott Scaggs
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Helen will be missed by Staff and Residents here at Creekside. " Grover, Girls we love you guys and are praying God's peace and great strength abound.
Chaplain Scott and Shawnia Scaggs
Cindy
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of y'all!!