Obituary of Mildred Regina (Lord) Downey

Mildred Regina Lord Downey, 93, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born in Martinsburg, WV, on January 27, 1928, daughter of the late Lyle and Mary (Orr) Lord. Prior to 2011 she lived in Morgantown, WV, with her husband, Bill Downey, who preceded her in death in 2009. While in Morgantown, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Parish and an avid supporter and volunteer of Christian Help in its formation. Mildred is survived by her children; Cindy Neely (Ed) of Chapel Hill, NC, Bill Downey, (Janice) of Morgantown, Ken Downey, (Floann) of Morgantown, Mary Beth Gasser, (Kevin) of Scottsdale AZ, Richard Downey, (Jodi), of Oklahoma City, OK, and Mark Downey of Russellville, AR; grandchildren; Jason Neely, (Kelli) of Colorado Springs, CO, Beth Neely, (Dave), of Alexandria VA, Richard Neely of Seattle WA, David Downey, (Mary) of Bridgeport, WV, Michael Downey of Morgantown, Jennifer Downey, (Domoneke Covington) of Morgantown, Christa Barvinchak, (James) of Morgantown, Ashly Gallagher, (Corey), of Sparta, NJ, Jordan Witmer, (Josh) of Chantilly, VA, Alicia Gasser of Dallas, TX, Grant Gasser of Palo Alto, CA, Brandon Downey of Norman, OK, Hannah Downey of Dallas TX, Bryce Beavers of Russellville, AR, and Drew Downey of Russellville, AR; along with eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Lord and Buddy Lord of Martinsburg, WV, and sisters, Patty Grubb and Sherry Barrett of Martinsburg, WV. Friends and family will be received at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3334B University, Star City, on Friday, June 18, 2021, from 4 – 7 p.m. The evening visitation will conclude with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the church from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Father John McDonough, as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at the St. Mary Peace Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Christian Help of Morgantown, 219 Walnut Street, Morgantown, WV. 26505. Phone: 304-296-0221. Hastings Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences can be made online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com