Lynda Downey

(From White Funeral Home)

Lynda Downey, age 76, of Butterfield, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Jacob’s Ladder Nursing Home in Springfield. 

Lynda, daughter of Hartford and Dotty (Crawford) Talbert, was born on August 12, 1948, in Monett. She was an avid football fan and enjoyed attending all sports activities in which her grandchildren participated. She worked in the Cassville Elementary School cafeteria for many years before her retirement. Lynda was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville. 

She married James Downey on July 10, 1970; he preceded her on death on October 24, 2014. She and Jim spent many hours square dancing. 

Survivors include one son, John Downey and his wife Shanda, of Butterfield; three grandchildren, Alyssa, Joshua, and Justin; three brothers, Danny Talbert of Pierce City, Mike Talbert of Neosho, and Rusty Talbert of Granby; three sisters, Sandy Wicker, of Reavisville, Sally Chapman, of St. Roberts, and Kathy Allen, of Oronogo; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the White Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville, with Pastor Rich Cummings officiating; burial will follow at Russell Cemetery north of Cassville. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to Jacob’s Ladder Nursing Home in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.