Judith Ann Downs Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Judith Ann Downs of Ankeny, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 71, on December 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Judith Ann Downs to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert "Mitch" Mitchell (Marietta) and Beverly Henrich; her brother Steve Mitchell; and her niece Melissa Viers. She is survived by: her daughters, Jill Markuson (Ken Johnson) of Ankeny and Jessica Snyder (Kyle) of Marion, Iowa; her grandchildren, Dylan Johnson, Gage Johnson, Owen Snyder, Oliver Snyder and Nadily Markuson; her siblings, Mike Mitchell (Deb) of Collins, Iowa and Jan Miller (Steve) of Russell, Iowa; and her half-brother Matthew Henrich of Conrad, Iowa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Project Purple.