Alberta Louise Downs

Alberta Louise Downs, 66, of DeSoto, passed away at 6:15 A.M., Thursday, January 15, 2004 at her residence.
Alberta was a homemaker.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was born October 5, 1937 at Columbus, OH, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Schutt) Davis.
She is survived by one daughter - Carolyn Downs of Carbondale, two sons - Roger Pickens of Carbondale and Roy Pickens and wife Konnie of Du Quoin, one sister - Dorothy Robnet of Oak Grove, OH, four grandchildren - Wayne Downs, Tyler Pickens, Trevor Pickens, and Corinna Rose, one great granddaughter - Dominique Rose, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services were held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery with Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Those attending the service were asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Interment was in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.
