Sara Jane Downing Obituary
The passing of Sara Jane Downing of Hannibal, Missouri occurred on August 1, 2026. Sara Jane, born on January 3, 1942, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sara Jane Downing to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin True and Beulah May Bragg (Beeler); her husband Richard Wayne Downing; her parents-in-law, Dwight and Beulah Downing; her brothers, James Bragg, Joe Bragg and Gary Bragg; and her brother-in-law Russell Gibson.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Downing (Sue), Steven Downing (Lisa) and Amy Sanders (Kurtis); her grandchildren, Amber Cooley (Allen), Joshua Downing (Debbie), Charlotte Morrell (Bobby), Caleb Downing (Katie), Josh Foster (Shira), Jacob Foster (Kellie), Zachary Downing (Bridgette), Morgan Downing (Brian Caldwell), Evan Sanders and Meghan Sanders; and her siblings, Gerald Bragg (Mary) and Sandy Gibson. She is also survived by nineteen great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Covenant Baptist Church, Providence Cemetery or Caring Hearts & Hands of Columbia, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.
