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Anna Lee Downing, age 93, died of natural causes late Tuesday evening, August 2, 2016 at Parklane West Nursing Home. Anna Lee was born on a farm near East Bernard, Texas on June 22, 1923. Her parents, Frank and Julia Ovesny, moved to Williamson County shortly thereafter and lived in Rice's Crossing where a second child, Frankie Ovesny, was born. They later moved to the Monodale Community near Hutto, Texas where Anna Lee graduated from high school in 1940. There she met Walter Downing, who became her husband in 1942. The couple lived in San Antonio during Walter's military service and they remained there for the rest of their lives. Anna Lee worked at Randolph Field until the birth of her first child. She then dedicated her life to raising her children and supporting her family. She was a loving mother and friend and was well-loved in return. She was a member of the Castle Hills First Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, sewing, craftwork, cooking, and participating in church activities. Anna Lee was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother. She is survived by her two sons and their wives; Walter and Sharon Downing, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas and David and Jenny Downing of Evergreen, Colorado; four granddaughters, Kelly Spencer and her husband, Robert of New Braunfels, Texas, Amanda Tyler and her husband, Jon of Bulverde, Texas, Julia Fey and her husband, Carl of San Antonio, Texas and Skye Downing of Austin, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Nathan Spencer, Emily Tyler, JT Tyler and Theo Downing. The family would like to express their appreciation to the caregivers at Parklane West Nursing Home and CIMA Hospice for their loving care. Services will be at 3:00 pm. Friday, August 5th at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas, with Pastor David George, officiating. The family will have a visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, August 4th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial at Mission Burial Park North will occur on Tuesday, August 9th at a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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Anna Lee Downing

June 22, 1923 - August 2, 2016