DOWNING, Mary Alice age 80 passed away at Trinity Community, Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 10, 1940 to parents Edna and Oren Avey who proceeded her in death. She was also proceeded in death by her husband, William Downing; son, Ronald Adams, Jr.; sisters, Mildred (Frank) Lackey, Phyllis (Dale) Cromley; brother David Avey; niece Connie Lackey; and nephew Joel Cromley.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law Janice Adams; grandsons Ryan Adams, (Macey David girlfriend) Christopher Adams, (Jennifer Roberts girlfriend); brother Thomas (Karen) Avey, Dan Avey; and many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1134 in Beavercreek and a member of First Baptist Church in Downtown Dayton. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School class of 1958. She enjoyed traveling all over the country to watch her grandsons play college football. She worked for the Dayton Police as a Parking Enforcement Aide, Sinclair Community College Green Coat in the Library, Usher at UD Arena and Dayton Dragons.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, March 5 at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Terry Bruns officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Park Cemetery, Beavercreek, Ohio. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks will be required.
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