Flower ladies Challenger Club 
Honorary Flower ladies New Grant Chapel Stewardesses Pallbearers Friends and Family 
SERVANT OF GOD WELL DONE Servant ofGod, well done; Restfrom thy loved employ; The battle fought; the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy 
The voice at midnight came; She started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced herframe; She fell, but no fear. 
The pains ofdeath are past, Labor and sorrow cease; And life's long warfare closed at last Her soul is found in peace 
Soldier ofChrist, well done; Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy saviour's joy. 
Acknowledgements: The Family of the late Otha Johnny Downer appreciates the innumerable acts of kindness expressed during our time of bereavement. May God continue to bless all of you. We love you, The Family 
 
Celebration of Life 
Otha J. Downer 
May 5, 1935 November 16, 2012 
November 23, 2012 1:00 P.M. 
New Grant Chapel A.M .E. Church 
1319 Holcomb Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344 
The Reverend Vandy Cart Simmons, Pastor 
 
 Obituary 
Known to all as Johnny, Otha Johnny Downer was born May 5, 1935 in Lagrange, Georgia, Troup County to Shelly Dowell and Otha Downer. 
At an early age, Johnny joined Burks Chapel Methodist Church. After moving to East Point, Georgia to live with her Aunt Lena Davis, she united with Siloam Baptist Church and attended regularly until the church relocated to College Park, Georgia. Being too far for her to attend she walked up the street and united with New Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Spencer Booker. It was at New Grant Chapel that Johnny served faithfully until she was summoned to her eternal home. 
Johnny disarmed all she met with her angelic smile and robust laughter; you would have no choice but to love her. Johnny loved her church and Sunday school. She would walk to church always wanted to be the first to walk in the church on Sunday morning. 
Johnny was a faithful member of the Challenger Club, which she dearly loved and never missed a single meeting. 
Johnny was preceded in death by her mother and father. She leaves to cherish her memory two devoted caretakers, Mr. Charles Barlow, June Barlow Callaway and many cousins and friends including, Stephanie and Melanie Maddox who loved her dearly. 
 
Order of Service 
 
The Reverend Vandy C. Simmons, Officiating 
 
Prelude 
 
Dr. Gregory Nash 
 
Processional 
 
Congregational Hymn 
 
"Blessed Assurance " 
 
Invocation 
 
Rev. E.W. Wallace 
 
Scripture Readings Old Testament 
New Testament 
 
Rev. Lula Bowens Rev. Katheryn Wallace 
 
Solo 
 
"Give Me Jesus" Mrs. Roslyn Lumpkin 
 
Reflections (Three Minutes Please) Grant Chapel- Mrs. Angela Daniels The Family- Mr. Charles Barlow 
 
Obituary (Read Silently) 
 
Solo "Sooner Will Be Done" Ms. Cathy Curate 
 
Eulogy 
 
Rev. Vandy Carl Simmons 
 
Acknowledgements 
 
Recessional Postlude 
 
"I'll Fly Away" 
 
Interment South View Cemetery 
 
Repast New Grant Chapel