Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....JOPLING, SARAH ELIZABETH "BETTY" DOWNS  November 3, 2024
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NEWS STAR WORLD - NOVEMBER 6, 2024
SARAH ELIZABETH "BETTY" DOWNS JOPLING

Sarah Elizabeth Downs Jopling, of Shreveport, passed away Sunday, November 3, 
2024 at the age of 96. She was born Sarah Elizabeth Downs to Horace and Omie 
Downs on December 29, 1927 in Shreveport, LA. Her brothers were Herschel M. 
Downs and Donald Downs. She was a graduate of Fair Park High School (1944) and 
Centenary College (BA 1948). Her marriage in 1949 to William Leonard Jopling 
produced four children, Betty Lynne, John, Beverly, and James.

From 1965 until 1990, Betty was a teacher for the Caddo Parish School District 
where she taught home economics, history, and science. Outside of work, her 
hobbies included gardening, creating holiday decorations, and baking, especially 
desserts. She will be remembered for her love of her family, her devotion to her 
Methodist faith and her dedication to her career as a teacher.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Horace M. and Omie L. Downs of 
Shreveport; her brothers Herschel M. Downs and Donald R. Downs; and her daughter 
Betty Lynn Theriot of Gulf Shores, AL. She is survived by her son John C. 
Jopling of New Orleans, LA; daughter, Beverly G. Jopling of Bradenton, FL; son, 
James A. Jopling (Annie) of Monroe, LA; grandchildren Jordan Jopling (Rebecca)of 
Baton Rouge, Jeffrey Jopling (Lara) of Monroe, LA; Jonathan (Taylor) of Monroe, 
LA, and Joseph Jopling of Monroe; and seven beloved great-grandchildren, Luke, 
Clark, Jake, Kate, Rivka, Max, and Sheppard.

The family is grateful for the loving care provided by The Gardens at Georgia 
Tucker in Monroe during the final years of her life and the care-giving services 
provided by B&K Family Services.

Arrangements are being made by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, Louisiana. A 
graveside service officiated by Rev. Dr. Wybra Price will be held at Centuries 
Memorial Park, 8801 Mansfield, Shreveport on Thursday, November 7th at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Horace M. Downs 
Education Scholarship at Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe.

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