Carole Rhea Downey's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois
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Carole Rhea Downey

January 27, 1947 - September 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

Carole Rhea Downey's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois
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Carole Rhea Downey

January 27, 1947 - September 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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Carole Rhea Downey Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Carole Rhea Downey of Springfield, Illinois, whose life came to an end on September 7, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carole Rhea Downey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond J. Downey and Dorothy Margaret Downey (Cassell); and her siblings, Barbara Wright, Dorothy Brown, Jack Downey, Jerry Downey and Richard Downey (Dick).

She is survived by: her siblings, Marilyn Reid of Belle Meade, NJ, Sharon Squires (Larry) of Chatham, IL and George Downey (Kay) of Springfield, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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September 16, 2025

Suellen Clarke wrote a sympathy message

“Just now finding out that Carole has gone to Heaven.! I met her sometime ago when she’d substitute at our Bunko club. She was always so much fun to be around. Always loved her witty & funny remarks. God bless her soul and all who love her. My condolences to her siblings.”

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