Monday, August 4, 2014

Obituary: Pauline F. Downing

Pauline F. Downing, 89, of Chillicothe, died 12:30 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness.

She was born September 2, 1924, in Ross County, to the late James E. and Elizabeth M. Gray Hatfield. On April 22, 1944, she married Charles E. Downing who died December 16 2005.

Surviving are children, Charles L. (Terri) Downing and Connie Y. Kuhn, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Eric T. Jones, whom she raised and Douglas A. “JR” Draher; great grandsons, Trevor Draher and Quincy Patterson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Hatfield and sisters, Geraldine Strawser, Mary Park and Marie Richter.

Pauline was a member of the First Assembly of God. She retired from the Mead Corporation where she had worked for over 55 years. Pauline was an avid bowler and flower gardener. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing the guitar.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Shaun Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Ware’s from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com

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