Juanita Marie Downing, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on August 9, 1952, in Rushsylvania, Ohio to the late Tom and Juanita M. (Benton) Hollis.  On October 13, 1970, Juanita married Charles E. “Gene” Downing who preceded her in death on September 28, 2021.

Juanita is survived by four sons: Matthew (Darlene) Downing of Roundhead, Chuck Downing of Alger, Robert (Angela) Downing of Alger and Joshua (Becky) Downing of Alger; a daughter, Brandy Lawrence of Alger; thirteen grandchildren; four brothers: Jim Hollis of Jeffersonville, IN, Bob Hollis of Clarksville, IN, Tom Hollis of Ada and Perry Hollis of Charleston, WV; a sister, Nanci Fowie of Palms, FL; and a niece, Peggy Dickinson of West Liberty.

She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Juanita retired from Ada Technologies Inc.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.