Barbara Martin Downey 80, beloved Christian, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend went to walk with her Lord on Saturday November 13, 2021 while being comforted by her loved ones and the Earthly angels at Hospice House of Huntington. Barbara was born in Huntington, WV on August 31, 1941 and graduated as Homecoming Queen 1959 from Vinson High school. Barbara was active in the PTA at Peyton Elementary and transported Walnut Hills teens to safe activities throughout the 1970's. Barbara retired after 18 years from Hills Dept. Store and 3 years as a Gibson Card Representative. She has been a member of Harmony United Methodist Church in Altizer for 40 + years but always considered herself a child of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents Delphia (Rowsey) and John H. Martin. Three brothers Glen Edward, Bill and Bob Martin as well as her two best friends and sisters Mary Clatworthy and Beulah Markins. She was also preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, Everett Lee Downey, whom she loved for over 50 years.

She is survived by her brother and best friend John Martin Jr of Winter Park FL. Four daughters Tara (Greg) Varney, Casey Lewis, Alice (Tom) Downey-Hunter and Nicci (Hailey) Downey all of Huntington, WV. Twelve cherished grandchildren Jamie (Brad) Maynard, Carrie (Adam) Orwig, Crystal Freels, Amber (Robert) Holley, Waldo Cottrell, Kaleb and Kirsten Gibbs, Gannon Downey, Jaiyden Adkins, Melody Keeney, Silas Steadman, and Morgan Hunter. Six great grandchildren Wyatt and Josie Maynard, Brandon and Christina Green, Henry Orwig, Aryah Freels, and Jerome Yancey. Over the years she shared her love with at least 12 foster grandchildren, and a host of "neighborhood" kids she claimed as her own. One special foster grandson Devin Meade. She had many life-long friends, loved her fur baby Roscoe and her dedicated friend/care giver Penny Byrd.

At Barbara's request Chapman's Mortuary and Crematory, 2851 Third Ave, Huntington, WV will have a public viewing on Thursday November 18, 2021 at 5 p.m. Funeral services at Chapman's by Pastor Phil Wilson at 6 p.m.