Ruth Ann Downing

Ruth Ann (Archer) Downing, 80, Carmel, formerly of Geneva, died at 1:53 p.m.Wednesday in I.U. Health North, Carmel. Ruth was born in Vigo County on June 23,1936, to the late John I. and Gertie M. (Smith) Archer. She was a graduate of George Washington High School, Indianapolis. She married George H. Downing, who preceded her in death. Together with her husband, she co-owned and operated the former Downing Funeral Home in Geneva for 30 years. She had also worked at the Bank of Geneva. Ruth was one of those rare individuals who shared with everyone exactly what she thought, leaving little to be misinterpreted. She is survived by her children, David Downing, Fort Wayne,and Frank (Amy) Downing, of Marion; her sister and best friend, Norma Wilson, Carmel; three grandchildren, Joshua and Caleb Downing, of Marion, and Katie Downing, of Vera Cruz. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertie Archer; husband, George Downing; sister, JuanitaNeese; and brother, John Leon Archer. Friends may call from2 to 4 p.m.Sunday, April 23,2017, at theArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, College Park Chapel, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m.Monday, April 24, inWestlawnCemetery, Geneva, with the Rev. PaulRogersofficiating. Online condolences may be made atwww.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Visitation Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Graveside Service Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:30 am Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953