Girly Paredes Salazar Downey's Obituary
Girly Paredes Salazar Downey, age 42, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Girly was born on December 15, 1968 in the Philippines. On June 22, 2007 Girly married the love of her life, Kenneth Dean Downey Sr. in Belleville, IL, and he survives. Girly was a homemaker and a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL. Girly loved spending time with her family and her Christian friends. Her greatest joy was making beaded necklaces for her daughter and taking care of her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and her Christian friends from around the world. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Dean Downey Sr.; one daughter, Kenly Renee Yanichel Salazar Downey; one son, Kenneth Aaron Salazar Downey; one stepson, Kenneth Dean Downey, Jr.; mother-in-law, Ann Zander of Sparta, IL and many dear Christian friends. Girly was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Alex Hendrickson officiating. Interment will be in Marissa City Cemetery, Marissa, IL. Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be given to the First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL.
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