She was born April 5, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Frank and Lorena Coomer Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Josh Downs on August 31, 2023, her daughter-in-law, Kim Downs, two brothers, Lyndell and Jimmie Bennett and two sisters, Barbara Murrell and Peggy Bennett.
Elaine was a member of Egypt Christian Church and retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years.
Survivors include:
Her husband – Mike Downs of Columbia
One son – Chris Downs of Columbia
Three grandchildren – Easton, Grayson and McKenna Downs all of Columbia
One brother – Barry (Marsha) Bennett of Columbia
One sister – Patsy (Jimmy) Sapp of Carrollton
Sister-in-law – Brenda Bennett of Columbia
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton officiating
Burial in Columbia Cemetery
Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday
Casket Bearers: Scott Bennett, Ty Bennett, Ricky Bennett, David Murrell, Brent Sapp, Matt Rogers, Andy Richerson
Honorary: Greg Murrell, Larry Brown and In Memory of Patrick Sapp
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements