Martha Sue Downey's Obituary
Martha Sue Downey, a woman loved by everyone who knew her, peacefully left this world on April 13, 2015, at the age of 84. Born to Denny and Maude Cole on February 23, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sue graduated from Tulsa Central High School. She married the love of her life, Dan Downey, in 1949. They were married for 65 years. Sue was an inspiration to her family and many friends throughout her life. Despite illnesses in her final years that limited her activities, she remained a positive force in people’s lives through her inner light and consistent expressions of love and gratitude, and her ability to positively effect the lives of all around her, who will miss and love her forever. Sue is survived by her husband, Dan; her children Dan, Susan, Cathy, and Jeff; son-in-law Todd Harris; daughter-in-law Sherry Downey; grandchildren Landon, Christen, Aaron, and Trevor; sisters Anne Sampson and Kay Sydavar; and countless people and small animals who loved her as Mother and Friend. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. John’s Hospice.
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