Obituary For Ms. Lartha Downes

MGySgt Lartha J Downes, a resident of LaGrange, GA, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) from Living By Faith Worship Center, LaGrange, GA with Bishop Donald Lancaster officiating.

Interment Services with Military Honors are scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.

Public Viewing is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until Funeral Hour at the church.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Lartha Jean Downes, USMC (Ret)

MGySgt (E9) Lartha Jean “Gina” Jackson Downes was born February 1, 1957 to Harold J. and Theresa Thomas Jackson, Sr. In 1981 she joined the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp in Paris Island, South Carolina. After completion of basic training, she served at several duty stations on state side and finished her military career in Okinawa, Japan, where she resided for years before returning to the United States in 2014. A retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), she served from 1981 to 2007, a total of 26 years. While serving in the USMC, she received various medals and ribbons.

MGySgt Downes was a brave and loyal marine as well as a patient and loving mom, daughter, sister and aunt. She supported many Ministries with seed offerings. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

She was preceded in death by: her father; her daughter, Tiawan Moore; and, four siblings, Tony E. Jackson, USN, Harold J. Jackson, Jr., USN, Tyrone A. Jackson, USMC and Ronald Jackson. MGySgt Lartha J. Downes departed this life at her LaGrange, Georgia home on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Her memories will be cherished by: one son, Samuel Hill, USN; one daughter, Tiara Rials, USAF; grandchildren, Jalen Alexander, Kennedy Moore, Kelsey Moore, Micah Hill and Amalia Delmar Bector; her mother, Theresa T. Jackson; five siblings, Paula J. (Earl) Williams, Brenda Jackson, Royce (Edward) Carter, Terrence (Kimberly) Jackson and Michelene (Samuel) Elmore, USA, Retired; one aunt; and, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services

Guest Book

Man just heard about her passing. My condolences go to her family. I knew her for many years.

- Dwight Leonard

My heart was saddened when I heard of my childhood friend. Gina will be greatly missed family and friends. I pray The Lord keep Ms Tessie and the rest of family in in His loving arms. Thank you Lord for allowing Gina to serve this great Nation. God Bless you all. Cliff Watson

- Cliff Watson

Sending my sincere condolences to the Family, Friends, lifting and covering you all in prayers for healing, strength and peace..

- Jennesa Bracken

To the Family, friends sending my sincere condolences to you all, lifting & covering you all in prayers for healing, strength and peace, I know and understand the pain , but just know that God is there during this time of loss.. With love Jennesa Bracken

- Jennesa Bracken

To the family of Lartha Downes: I send my love, hugs, prayers, and condolences. May God hold each of you in HIS loving arms with care. Love, Patricia Downes-Morris San Diego, CA

- DrTrisla Downes

Praying Gods comfort and strength for the family. Rest in peace my Sister. Semper Fidelis MSgt Betty McCall

- Betty McCall

Good morning. I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I’m terribly sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8 “God will swallow up death forever and will wipe away the tears from our eyes.” Imagine a time when there will be no more death or suffering here on the earth.

- Lindsey

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- ronald morgan