Sue Elizabeth Downey, 84, Gallatin, passed away April 10, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Gallatin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Sue was born Sept. 6, 1935, in rural Daviess County, the daughter of Bonnie Harold and Katie (Parker) Downey. She was baptized at a young age.
Sue was a 1953 graduate o
f Gallatin High School. She worked for Inter-County Telephone Company, The Bank of Gallatin, and Missouri Telephone Company. Sue was a devoted member of the Gallatin First Baptist Church and always could be found in her self-assigned seat in the back row.
She was active in the Daviess County Business Women Association, Gallatin Garden Club, Gallatin Quilt Club, and the GHS Alumni association. She enjoyed playing cards at the Active Aging Resource Center and taking her dogs for golf cart rides around town. Sue was an animal lover and advocated for their well-being. She was passionate about taking in rescue dogs and cats. Sue was an avid sports fan of her Gallatin Bulldogs and Kansas City Chiefs.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sister, Jo Ellen (Alan) Read of Kansas City; niece, Katy Read of Kansas City; cousins, other extended family members and many dear friends in the community.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Gallatin First Baptist Church or the KC Pet Project, in care of the funeral home. Private family services due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com