Juanita Robinson Downing of Morgan City, MS died Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Golden Age Nursing Home. She was born April 12, 1928, in French Camp, Mississippi. She graduated from French Camp Academy. She was employed as a nurse for Dr. John Hey until her retirement.
Juanita was a member of the Morgan City Presbyterian Church, Morgan City, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents Shelly Markham and Minnie Kathryn Robinson and a number of siblings. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, James W. Downing. She is also survived by her sons: James D. Downing (Clare) of Salome, Arizona; Sam A. Downing (Mary) of Katy, Texas; Ben S. Downing (Kay) of Morgan City, Mississippi; Joseph B. Downing (Pam) of Houston, Texas; Bill R. Downing (Laura) of Seneca, South Carolina. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 11:00 am at the French Camp Cemetery. Reverend Larry Littlejohn and Reverend Glen Barlow will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Wilson and Knight Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to French Camp Academy, French Camp, Mississippi.