Melinda S. Downey, 58, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:03 AM Friday Nov. 29, 2024 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN. She was born April 25, 1966 at Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Donald Clouse and Patricia Rich Clouse who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jan McCormick; a grandson, Bentlee Ice and a nephew, John Batson. On Nov. 30, 1990 she married David Downey at Louisville, KY and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Brittney Owen, Gary Owen, Patricia Downey and Justin Downey; grandchildren, Ryan Downey, A’yhavonni Higgins, David Downey, Aijalon Higgins, Amara Higgins and Melina Ellington who is due March of 2025; siblings, Mike McCormick, David McCormick, Tim Clouse, Mary Owen, Missy Caton and Donna Wallace and several nieces and nephews. She loved crocheting, gardening, crafting, watching U-Tube, but most of all, spending time with her family. Visitation will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 7th at Pearce Funeral Home with a service in remembrance of her life at 3:00 PM. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to MASK. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.