Joanne Emma Downs Obituary
Joanne Emma Downs of Mattoon, Illinois, born on November 3, 1938, passed away on October 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Emma Downs to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manley Paul and Velma Fern Paddick (Brownfield); her daughter Jalena Jill Downs; and her brothers, Merle Paddick and Jack Paddick (Ramona).
She is survived by: her children, Jennifer King (Rick) of Murrells Inlet, SC and Jerome Downs (Kelly) of Dorans, IL; her grandchildren, Jasmyn Jeffers (Tommy) of Simpsonville, SC, Jeslyn Scott of Sullivan, IL, Brittany Yoder (Jonathan) of Arthur, IL, Jordan Downs (Dorianna) of Champaign, IL, Lacy Davis of Charleston and Macklyn Thornburgh of Chicago, IL; her great grandchildren, Axel, Pacie, Tripp, Rhyder, Jaden, Natalie, Jackson, Everly, Kyler, Berkleigh, Baily and Layla; and her great great grandchild Estella.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (221 E Main St, Arcola, IL 61910). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to donors choice.
