A native of River Ridge and resident of Gonzales, she passed away on August 29, 2010, at age 55. She was a graduate of Chapelle High School, Southeastern University, and a member of Alpha Sigma Tau and Who’s Who of America. She also coached softball for the city Gonzales. She is survived by husband of 32 years, David E. Downey; sons and a daughter-in-law, David W. and Ashley Downey, and Matthew Downey; daughter, Michelle Downey and fiancé, Bradley Messina Jr.; father, Emile R. Bauer Jr.; sister, Beverly Denton; brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. and Kristine Bauer; and grandson, Christian Stevens. She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher R. Downey; mother, Alice Hollier Bauer; and brother-in-law, Roger Denton. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at St. Theresa Catholic Church on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Gary Belsome, celebrant. Entombment in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, Gonzales. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.
