Thelma Jewell Jordan Downey

January 5, 1923 - February 16, 2013

Private graveside services for Thelma Jewell Jordan Downey, 90, of Piedmont were Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery with the Rev.Hollis Martin officiating and Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Downey was a lifelong resident of Piedmont, Alabama and was born January 05, 1923 to Earnest and Sophia Jordan. She married L.P. Downey on February 12, 1939 and had three sons, Leaford Dewell, Larry Paul and Bobby Jordan. Mrs. Downey worked in the sewing manufacturing industry for 43 plus years. Her experience ranged from seamstress to plant production manger for various corporations, co-owner of Jana Lee Inc. and Rae mar Inc. and quality control inspector for Bryn-Mar Inc. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church for over 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Dewell Downey (Dana) and Larry Downey (Connie); seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Knighten. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.P. Downey and a son, Bobby Jordan Downey. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful love and care extended to their mother by the staff of Ladiga Manor Assisted Living since 2010. The family request donations be made to the Piedmont Rescue Squad in lieu of flowers.