Priscilla “Penny” Gail Downs Falke passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15 at her home in Denham Springs, LA with her family at her side. Penny was married to her high school sweetheart, Larry James Falke in 1959 for 64 years. Penny enjoyed working in her yard with her flowers, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, traveling the world with her husband, Larry, and playing Pokeno monthly with her Pokeno ladies.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Larry J. Falke; sons, Tim Falke and Karen of Central, LA, Kurt Falke and Beth of Denham Springs, LA, Mark Falke and Fran of Watson, LA; daughter, Melinda Gauthier and Donnie of Watson, LA; brother Jimmy Downs of DeRidder, LA; sister, Sue Downs of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Matt Falke, Brittany Griffin, Meagan Whitten (Charles), Aimee Doty (Justin), Samantha Broussard (Adam), Cody Gauthier, and Katelyn Gauthier; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Griffin, Olivia Griffin, Triston Griffin, Paisley Falke, Ethan Doty, Elliotte Doty, Henry Whitten, Harlan Broussard, and Finley Broussard. Pallbearers will be Matthew Falke, Cody Gauthier, Wyatt Griffin, Charles Whitten, Justin Doty, and Adam Broussard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Elma Downs; brothers, Prentice Downs, Mickey Downs; and sisters, Betty Baird, Barbara Perry, and Carol Montgomery.
Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Sunday, June 18, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. with entombment in Evergreen Mausoleum immediately following. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
3 comments
John and Karen Cunningham
June 19, 2023 at 7:32 pm
Penny was such a warm, lovely, beautiful woman who had the greatest smile!!! Thinking of you all and sending our love and most sincere condolences.
Anne King Malpica
June 19, 2023 at 5:31 pm
At the wake of Penny yesterday, I did get to meet all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The ones that I did meet were some of the nicest people I have ever met. I did not like the situation that brought us all together but I am so happy I met Penny and Larrys family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother as you all seemed so close. Also Larry, I am so sorry for the loss of Penny. My prayers are with the whole family.
Winnie Branch
June 17, 2023 at 6:44 pm
So sorry to hear of my childhood friend’s passing. We shared many happy hours together growing up!!! She will be missed. Haven’t seen her in some time but always thought of her often. Prayers for her family.