Elaine Downs

Elaine Downs, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:08 A.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born April 5, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Frank and Lorena Coomer Bennett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Josh Downs on August 31, 2023, her daughter-in-law, Kim Downs, two brothers, Lyndell and Jimmie Bennett and two sisters, Barbara Murrell and Peggy Bennett.

Elaine was a member of Egypt Christian Church and retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years.

Survivors include:

Her husband – Mike Downs of Columbia

One son – Chris Downs of Columbia

Three grandchildren – Easton, Grayson and McKenna Downs all of Columbia

One brother – Barry (Marsha) Bennett of Columbia

One sister – Patsy (Jimmy) Sapp of Carrollton

Sister-in-law – Brenda Bennett of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday

Casket Bearers:  Scott Bennett, Ty Bennett, Ricky Bennett, David Murrell, Brent Sapp, Matt Rogers, Andy Richerson

Honorary:  Greg Murrell, Larry Brown and In Memory of Patrick Sapp

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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