Downs, Cora Edna died July 29, 1987 in Chapman; she was born July 28, 1895 near Industry, the daughter of Howard L. and Cora Peters Knisely; married Francis E. Downs Aug. 22, 1920 and they farmed until 1975, when they moved to Abilene; he preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1976; also preceded by two sons, Ray Eldon in 1954, and Francis Elbert in 1956, three sisters and one brother; survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vera (Curtis) Garver of Abilene, four grandchildren, Stanley Downs, Gene Downs, Carolyn Englebach and Murl Garver, and a sister, Grace Knisely of Abilene. Burial in the Bethel Cemetey, north of Detroit, Oct. 31, 1987. (abstract, Abilene Reflector Chronicle, 8-10-1987)
Downs, Cora Edna died July 29, 1987 in Chapman; she was born July 28, 1895 near Industry, the daughter of Howard L. and Cora Peters Knisely; married Francis E. Downs Aug. 22, 1920 and they farmed until 1975, when they moved to Abilene; he preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1976; also preceded by two sons, Ray Eldon in 1954, and Francis Elbert in 1956, three sisters and one brother; survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vera (Curtis) Garver of Abilene, four grandchildren, Stanley Downs, Gene Downs, Carolyn Englebach and Murl Garver, and a sister, Grace Knisely of Abilene. Burial in the Bethel Cemetey, north of Detroit, Oct. 31, 1987. (abstract, Abilene Reflector Chronicle, 8-10-1987)
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