Mary “Fran” Francine Downs, 57, of Louisville, died Sunday, April 17, 2022. She loved life with her amazing smile and heart of gold! She was a true friend to everyone. She was a devout Catholic and a lover of all animals – especially dogs. She was a huge sports fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Jack Downs Jr; her parents, Louis and Lena Daugherty Jr; one sister, Janet Eisenback; and her dog, Taz.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Dylan Sweazy (Aliyah Johnson); six sisters, Phyllis Blandford, Donna Brabandt (Tom), Paulette Tucker (Phil), Pam Murrer (Dave), Patty Cambron (Danny) and Christy Hall (Eric); three brothers, Joseph Terry Daugherty (Pat), Blaine Daugherty (Mary) and James Tracy Daugherty (Sharon); many nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends; and her fur baby, Jazz.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022, at the funeral home. A committal service will follow in the funeral at the Lebanon National Cemetery in Lebanon.
Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8519 Preston Highway in Louisville.
The Arch L. Heady Funeral Home in Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
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