Rosalea Downs Kirchner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rosalea Downs Kirchner of Raleigh, North Carolina, born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rosalea left this world on August 31, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rosalea leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Colonel William Henry Downs and Mary Elizabeth Spargo Dille. She is survived by: her daughter Elisabeth Marie Kirchner (Lisa); and her cousins, Milton Martin (Mindy), Kenneth Rea Headley Downs, Sallye Richards, Gwynne Whitley and Stuart Tathwell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Rose's name to Life Outreach International's Water for Life or Mission Feeding programs or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
