Genalee "Sparkman" Downs's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2025 in North Vernon, Indiana

Genalee "Sparkman" Downs

March 4, 1944 - June 11, 2025 (81 years old)

North Vernon, Indiana

Genalee "Sparkman" Downs's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2025 in North Vernon, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service

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Genalee "Sparkman" Downs

March 4, 1944 - June 11, 2025 (81 years old)

North Vernon, Indiana

Genalee Downs Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Genalee Downs (North Vernon, Indiana), who passed away at the age of 81, on June 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Delmar Sparkman and Elise Fields Sparkman; her husband John W. Downs; and her brothers, Timothy Anderson, Ernest Anderson and Michael Anderson.

She is survived by: her sons, Robert M. Baber (Heather) of Southport, IN, Christopher A. Baber (Vicki) of North Vernon, IN and Chad W. Downs of North Vernon, IN; her siblings, Kathy Bowman of Crothersville, IN, Juanita Alexander of Greenwood, IN, Elizabeth Foga of New Castle, IN, Terry Anderson of Hanover, IN, Allen Anderson of Franklin, IN and George Anderson of Osgood, IN; her grandchildren, Autumn Baber of North Vernon, IN, Blayne Downs of Edinburgh, IN and Jack Baber of Southport, IN; and her great grandchildren, Hazel Napier and Violet Napier.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service



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