Ruby Mae Downey

Ruby Mae Roberson Downey, 97, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Mrs. Downey was a faithful servant of Friendship Baptist Church. Being the oldest in years and youngest at heart, she was known by all as "Mamaw Downey." Mrs. Downey was preceded in death by: Husband of 63 years, Arthur Downey; Daughter, Evaline Downey; Daughter, Kathleen White; Son, Raymond Downey; Daughter, Shirley Webb; Grandson, Mike Tyler; Brothers, Roy, James, John and H.M. Roberson; Sisters, Lula Nix and Willie Kirkland. Mrs. Downey is survived by: Children, Horace (Bud) Downey & wife Peggy, Lucille McCall, Arthur Downey Jr. & wife Belva, Sarah Aro, Donald Downey & wife Tammy; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; Sisters, Evelyn Ogle, Maxine Dunn, and Virginia Bowers. Funeral service will be at 3:00 Pm, Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. James Atkins officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Friendship Baptist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithLifeandLegacy.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruby Mae Downey please visit our Sympathy Store.