Book of Memories for Jessie LaNell Downing

Condolence From Eduardo Perez

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:43:02 EDT

I was VERY lucky to have had this amazing teacher who made my kindergarten year memorable and positive. Through her passion in the creativity in plays and holiday programs we did in the classroom, small reading groups, I was able to escape the ugly reality of a divorce between my parents during that year. Thank you Mrs. "Downey" for a stellar education. May you rest in peace.

Memorial Candle lit by Ruth Rabinowitz

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:03:49 EDT

Bill & Ruth Rabinowitz

Condolence From Shelia Hartle Young

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:27:33 EDT

Mrs. Downing was our kindergarten teacher. My twin sister and I were one of a couple of sets of twins in her kindergarten class. She obviously had the patience of a saint to deal with that many twins at one time!! So sorry for you loss. Prayers to her family.

Condolence From Crystal Pope Reynolds

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:23:43 EDT

Dear Debra, I am sad to hear of the passing on of your lovely and fun mother. What a precious lady who always made me feel welcome and made me laugh. I am praying for you and all of your family today and in the days to come. I pray that God will comfort you and carry you this time. With love, Crystal

Condolence From Cindy & Jerry Tochterman

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:47:16 EDT

LaNell was one of a kind and we will miss her. There will be a more chuckles in heaven today and a few less here. We send our condolences for your loss of this precious lady. Jerry & Cindy

Condolence From Myrle Harlan Duncan

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:50:17 EDT

LaNell and I were grade school friends in Denton...then we met again in college where both of us were in Education. In 1956 we were among the horde of teachers hired by AISD.We were fortunate to live in Russell Austins new duplex. The four of novices at being out on our own, quickly made friends with many of the repairmen in Andrews. And of course , a few single men noticed the pretty newcomers. Two years after we moved in as single teachers, all of us were finding new residences with those lucky and handsome young men. What wonderful memories I have of Johnnie and LaNell! They were always upbeat and were the life of the party. Soon we all began with our children and I and my family moved up to Denver City.Through all those years we have kept in contact. I have a heavy heart because of losing this life long friend, but I know what a wonderful Christian she was and she now has a wonderful heavenly home where she is awaiting for us to join her.

Condolence From Ellen Hoffman

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:15:18 EDT

Mrs Downing was one of the best teachers,loving woman and a faithful Christian. She taught are son when was going through an severe illness. She cared for him as her own. She made sure he kept up and came to the house when he could not come to school He graduated and went to college and served in the Air Force and now is a very successful business man. Don and I owe her early teaching to his success. Thank you God for letting her serve some of the children in Andrews. Love the Don Hoffman family/

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Condolence From Berta Lopez

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:20:19 EDT

I am sorry to hear about LaNell, she was a wonderful lady and I really enjoyed working with her at San Andres/Cinderella. She was so kind and patient with her students, I am happy that 3 of my nieces were in her Kindergarten class. She will be missed.

Condolence From Tracey Domangue

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:30:14 EDT

Danny, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God holds your family closely and comforts you today and the days to come. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Tracey Domangue

Condolence From Darren Pool

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 07:18:04 EDT

Very sorry to hear about Mrs. Downing , she was a great lady and great teacher! Prayers to all during this time. What a Great Family.

Condolence From LynnDee Montague Wolf

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:19:46 EDT

Mrs. Downing is fondly remembered as my kindergarten teacher at Cinderella. I believe she was definitely one of the best teachers there was. She is one of the teachers who influenced me to become a teacher. She will be missed, but so fondly remembered by so many who were blessed by her love and teaching.

Condolence From Donald & Amber Torman

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:42:44 EDT

Our heart breaks for you! Our prayers go out for you and your family!

Condolence From Sue Gordon

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:36:17 EDT

Dear Johnnie and Family, Brian and I are so sorry that we won't be able to attend the service for LaNell and also to be at the viewing tomorrow evening. Ever since we moved to Andrews we have known LaNell and we have always had such admiration for her. She was such a gifted teacher and our church was so blessed to have her teach in the Sunday school department and also to decorate the bulletin boards for years! We love her more than we can say. And Danny, Greg and Deborah and your families, she was always so proud of all of you and rightfully so!! We were blessed to watch you grow into the admirable adults you are with such fine families. Our love and Prayers are yours, Sue and Brian

Condolence From Scott & Julia Wallace

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:30:24 EDT

So sorry to hear about your mother. With her warm and reassuring smile, she could light up a room. I know that you will miss her dearly. Our prayers are with the family.

Story shared: Kindergarten class of 1970

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:28:20 EDT

Mrs. Downing was an awesome teacher and had the most soft, kind voice. I do not remember her raising her voice to anyone in our class and I can still hear and see her in our classroom at the kindergarten school that is now the Food Pantry. I do remember the shoe in the classroom up on the tile part of floor and playing on the carpeted wheelchair ramp off to the side of the steps. Thank you Mrs Downing for being the awesome teacher you were. Mrs Downing was my oldest daughters Brandi Lewis's Kindegarten teacher in 1986 at the Kindergarten building by San Andres and was awesome than too. We are honored to have had the most wonderful teacher there was.

Condolence From Jane Gaytan

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:11:52 EDT

What a wonderful life you lived, so giving, caring and loving. I never met you in this life but I have heard many happy stories from Greg and Linda. May you rest in peace and be forever young LaNell. Jane in Austin, Texas

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