Gerri Downs

Geraldine Downs, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by her family at Baptist East in Memphis, TN. Gerri was born April 27 1936 to the Late Arbie and Eleanor Downs in Detroit, MI. She retired for General Motors after 37 years of service and was a faithful member of Mineral Wells Church in Olive Branch, MS. Gerri was preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings, Thomas Downs, Harlin Downs, Virginia Calhoun and Gladys Downs. She is survived by three sons, Terrance Downs, Timothy Downs, and Darryl Downs and his wife, Janet. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Jeremy Downs and his wife, Meredith, Jason Downs and his wife, Jessica, Dustin Downs, Terri Marie Downs, Nick Downs, and three great grandchildren, Taylor Downs, Callie and Cayden Downs and her beloved dog, Zoey. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654.