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April Downs

Passed 12/19/2012

Obituary For April Downs

Ms. April Laverne DownsSPARTANBURG, SC-- Ms. April Laverne Downs, of 5384 Reidville Road, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. April was born on May 1, 1967, in Spartanburg, SC. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. Azon Downs, Jr. and Mrs. Talmadge McJimpsey Downs.April was a 1985 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a twelve-year employee of BMW.Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Azon Downs, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC; two sisters, Charlotte Coleman of Wellford, SC and Natalie B. Meadows of Spartanburg, SC; two beautiful nieces, Sierra Sade Meadows and Alexus B. Meadows both of Spartanburg, SC; and a loving companion, Michael Grayson.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 12:00 noon at the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Bishop Charles J. J. Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, December 26, 2012, at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.The family is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Azon Downs, Jr., at 107 Woodride Ct., Spartanburg, SC.J. W. WoodwardFuneral Home


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I worked with April @ BMW. She was a delightful lady, working together on the doorline, I can still hear her singing. I think she knew everyword to just about any song you could name off. My husband also worked with her in hall 50. She will be missed.

Nancy & Richard

April is truly missed, I worked with April at BMW and she was all smiles and truly loved her family and friends. I will miss her singing and keeping everyone going there was never a dull moment, April is missed I Luv U Girl, but God loved you best I know you are safe in his arms.

Toinette

My prayer is that God comfort and encourage the Down family at this time of bereavement. April was a very sweet and giving person. I enjoyed working with her @BMW on the Z-4 line back in 2002. She was a blessing to so many. She will be missed.

Damone

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Down's family. April was person who you oculd count on. I met her when we were in high school. My heart is heavy knowing she in not with us, but I know she is in a better place. Darlene Dirton-Bennett

Darlene

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. April and I first met in high school and always loved that our parents named us the same first and middle name. We had so much fun. I am blessed to have known April. She was a sweet friend and will be missed.

April

To the Downs Family & My Neighbor Natalie, If is with heartfelt sympathy that we share in the loss of your love one. We pray that God will give you courage and strength as you go through this time of bereavement. Lonnie, Virginia & Scott Rector

Virginia

Family, Friends,Co-workers, anyone who path you came into, you've touched them.You will truely be missed,but never forgotten, you 've been choosen,......You've earned those wings. You've always had them ,now there being reconized. Love you , The Downs Family......

Tammy

I worked with April at BMW on the X3 doorline for a couple of months. She made me laugh. So sorry, this is such a shock. May God help you through this tough time.

Terri

To my friend , co- worker, MEMC , SEAR AND BMW. You were a true friend, kind and loving. No matter where we would run into each other you never changed. I don't have the words just unbelief and pain, but GOD and the memories make us laugh again. GODS' ANGEL MISS.APRIL DOWNS

maryann

April was always humming and singing a song... I worked with her for about two years at BMW. She was always helpful and insightful to everyone. Everyone knew April. May she rest in peace and God keep her family, as well as friends!

Ms. Naomi

My thoughts and prayers go to April's family at this time. She was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. She will definitely be missed.

Scott

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was a very sweet person.

Chandra

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