Sue Ming Downe

Sue Ming Downe, 82, passed away July 5, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 10th, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Gainesville, Texas.
Sue was born June 12, 1940, in Longview, Texas to Morris Milton and Alice Elaine Gates Ming. She was on the high school tennis team at Garland High and went to the state playoffs. She graduated from Garland High School in 1958 and then went on to Texas Women’s University in Denton. She graduated in 1962 with a degree in Special Education. Sue taught school in Irving for 5 years. On September 1, 1961, Sue married Lawerence Ray Downe in Dallas. This past year they celebrated their 60th anniversary.
She has been a member of Daughters of the American Revolution since December 1973, serving in many capacities of the Rebecca Crockett chapter.
Sue and Ray raised their three sons on a dairy farm just south of Gainesville, so she knew a thing or two about hard work. She loved spending time with her family, going to every grandkid event possible and never forgot a birthday. She also enjoyed traveling, taking care of her dozens of hummingbirds, and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of First Baptist Church Gainesville.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Ray Downe Sr., her children Lawrence Ray (Larry) Downe Jr. and wife Robin of Gainesville; David Michael Downe of Gainesville; and Brian Jeffrey Downe and wife Laurie of Argyle. Grandchildren include Aubry Downe of Argyle, Ashley and Justin Ott of Lake Kiowa, Miranda and Michael Cochran of Dallas, and Zachary Downe of Gainesville.

Donations in her memory can be made to First Baptist Church of Gainesville 308 East Broadway Gainesville, Texas 76240 or Spring Creek Cemetery Association 624 West University #315 Denton, Texas 76201.