Christy Renae Bushong Downs, 47, of Stephens City, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia with Sammy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Christy was born on October 15, 1973 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Raymond Rudy Bushong and Geraldine Faye Shenk Bushong. She grew up in Frederick County, Virginia and was a graduate of James Wood High School class of 1991. She obtained her Associate’s degree from Lord Fairfax Community College in Business Administration. She also graduated from the New York Institute of Photography and owned Shutterbug Photography. She loved taking pictures of nature and took pictures every chance she had. She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. She loved and cared for her family with all her heart. We lost Christy way too soon. She always had a smile for you and had many friends.
Surviving along with her mother are her husband, Glenn S. Downs; son, Cole Hunter Downs (21) and daughter, Devyn Faye Downs (18).
Pallbearers will be Bryan Burke, Shawn Lane, Ronnie Seal, Darren Shenk, Michael Shenk and Robert Huggins.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
“Breathe in, breathe out, move on.” – Jimmy Buffett
It is so sad to hear this. I am so sorry for your loss! I knew Christy through working with her some years ago and she is a long time friend of my sister, Tina Lake. Christy was a wonderful person who always made you feel better just talking to her. She talked often of her children and family and was very proud of them. Thinking of your family and praying your memories of her will carry you through this sad time.
Angels walk this Earth during their mortal lives performing good deeds and even miracles that sometimes go unnoticed. These are angels like Christy who now glides above us modeling her new, beautiful wings. She is spreading them wide to shelter and protect all of us, especially her mother and the family whom she loved with all of her heart. You are so missed, Christy, and you definitely earned those gorgeous wings.
Christy was the most selfless person I have even known. I’m so blessed to have had her as my sister-in-law. She will always be remembered. We love you from Earth to the Heavens.
Dear Geraldine and family
Jim and I are heart broken to hear about christy. So many great memories of her growing up. Many trips together to choir practice. A wonderful young lady.we love you. Jim and anne vermillion
To Geraldine and family……my heart is broken for you. I remember Christy so fondly as she took care of her Mom in rehab through our window, smiling and lovingly encouraging her as because of COVID, she could not come inside. What a beautiful smile!!!’
I never met Christy. I knew her thru her Mother. Geraldine and Christy had a special friendship. Both were dedicated to each other and Christy’s family. I hope time will help heal the hole in your hearts. God bless all of you. Fly high Christy.
My heart and prayers are with you all now and in the coming months.
Miss you every single day – you’ll always be in my heart and thoughts. I pray that wherever you are, you are happy and free. I will see you again some day and we will have a laugh over some Starbucks coffee.
Love you, mama, forever and always. <3