Obituary - Lisa Lyn Downey

Lisa Lyn Downey, 58, left this Earth on February 10th, 2024. She passed away at home, surrounded by the people she loved most. She will always be remembered as a loving mom, wife, and friend. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ, Belton Restoration Branch, on Saturday, March 09, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Lisa Lyn Downey (Mann) was born November 2, 1965 to Ronald Dean and Maureen Miller Mann on their second wedding anniversary. She was later joined by her younger brother, Kevin. The couple divorced. Years later, her family grew to include stepmother, Dianne, and brother, Doug. Lisa was baptized by her grandfather when she was 11 years old. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ all of her life. 

She loved the Lord. She also loved music and received a Bachelor's degree of Music from the University of Iowa and a Masters degree from the University of Akron in Vocal Performance. She pursued a career in music until her daughter, Rachel, came along in 1999. 

She moved back to Iowa with Rachel and attended Dana College for a certificate in Music Education. She taught middle school music and voice lessons for several years. She loved being a mom most of all. She married Rayland Downey, the love of her life, in 2012. She moved to Adrian and spent many happy years with her family. 

She played piano and shared special music with the Butler Restoration Branch. Lisa also loved taking family trips across the country and attending yearly reunions in Woodbine, Iowa. Lisa was known for her joy, her beautiful voice, her delicious cooking, her love of her family, and her love of the gospel.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Mann; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Rayland Downey; her mother, Maureen Miller; brother, Kevin (Kim) Mann, and brother, Doug Mann; stepmother, Dianne Mann; daughter, Rachel (Taylor) Morrison; stepdaughters: Maranda Downey and Brittany Moorehead; stepsons: Jordan (Stephanie) Downey and Dylanjer (Amber) Downey; as well as, seven grandchildren.