Linda Elaine Downing, 68 of Bellefontaine passed away September, 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born January 10, 1953 in Chicago, IL to the late William Clarence and Maxine (Olsen) Craig. On July 14, 1990 in Bellefontaine she married Paul Ray Downing, who survives.

Linda was a strong women and a very hard worker. Over her lifetime she worked various factory jobs. Her hard working nature later moved into remolding homes with her family. She was a firm believer of if you start a job, you finish it! She enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and working on cross word puzzles. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, they were her favorite. She was a great mother to her family, a loving spouse to her husband and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Ray Downing; daughters, Terrasa (Jack) Walters and Tonya Beeney; son, Collin Raye (Michelle) Downing; 7 grandchildren, Arielle, Cole, Jacob, Grayson, Tailynn, Jace and Wyatt; 3 great grandchildren; Raegyn, Aidyn and Haidyn; brother, William M. Craig Sr., nieces and nephews, Jeannette Ziobro, John Scholz, and William M. Craig Jr.; dear friend and father of my children, Stephen Scott; life time friend; Ella Tambirni who was like a sister to Linda.

She is preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Ralph Ziobro.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to assist in final expenses.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com