Paula J. Downs, nee Saltzman, 71, of Belleville, Illinois, born Wednesday, July 9, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL., passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Paula worked as an office manager for Belleville counseling associates. She was a member of the Towerview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Raymond “Corky” Downs
- Father: Roy Saltzman
- Step-father and mother: John and Hazel M. nee Kinglsey, Crooks
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Jeff Downs of Swansea, IL
- Lisa M. (Christopher) Huels of Carlyle, IL
- 3 Grandchildren
- Logan Harris
- Fallon Huels
- Kolten Huels
- 2 Sister-in-laws
- Gloria Barbre
- Sandra Burris
- Dear nephews
- Many dear friends
- Beloved dog: Sasha
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Lupus Association
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am., Friday, May 31, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
8 Comments To "Paula J. Downs"
#1 Comment By Lisa Stegemann On May 28, 2019 @ 4:43 pm
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of Paula. She was a really nice person and will be missed. I work in the same building as Paula did.
#2 Comment By Rebecca Skrabacz On May 28, 2019 @ 4:53 pm
I’m truly sorry for your loss. Paula and Ray were so kind and welcoming to Ron and I when we moved to Belleville. I enjoyed getting together with her when I would come to town. She was such wonderful person. Hugs to the family!
#3 Comment By Don Gariglietti On May 28, 2019 @ 9:40 pm
Jeff and Lisa so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Your parents were like a bother and sister to me. You don’t know how much they helped me through some rough times. Will always carry a special place in my heart for all of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Don
#4 Comment By Linda Herr Garcia On May 29, 2019 @ 8:00 am
I went to school with Paula. Lovely person. I’m sure she will be missed. Now she is with her Heavenly Father. Prayers for her family.
#5 Comment By Sharon scoby On May 29, 2019 @ 8:39 am
Good friend since we were 8 years old at Park elementary. She was a good Christian and wonderful mother who loved. her fami ly and her church .
She was a shining light. She was proud of her daughter Lisa and son Jeff and her grandchildren Fallon, Logan and Colton.
My heart aches to loose my friend. God will
Keep her and love her. I am comforted by
That.
#6 Comment By Dr. Ella Duncan On May 29, 2019 @ 11:57 am
Jeff & Lisa: I remain in prayer for you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a beautiful soul with such a sweet, sweet Spirit and a heart of service. She was not just someone who worked for me for the past six years, she was also a dear friend, confidant, and sister-in-Christ. “Absent from the body, present with God.” I know she is at peace and pain-free with our Heavenly Father.
#7 Comment By Mary Ann Richards On May 30, 2019 @ 8:28 am
Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother, Paula. We were neighbors for many years and fondly remember your mother as a lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Tim and Mary Ann Richards
#8 Comment By Christina Martin On June 6, 2019 @ 3:55 pm
I met Paula through her job and she was always sweet and pleasant. She never made you feel bad and was a joy to be around. I am sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed!