March 6, 1930 – Jan. 12, 2013

NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Frances Oakes Downer, 82, of Natchez, who died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Natchez, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Midway Cemetery in Vaiden.

Burial will follow under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

Visitation and celebration of her life will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday at Laird Funeral Home. The Rev. John Kramer will share prayers of thanksgivings at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.