Bertha Mae Downing, 70, of Ottumwa, died September 22, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 26, 1950 to Edward and Iva Allman Chichester. She married Leonard Downing in 2001.
A resident of Ottumwa most of her life, Bertha was a member of East End Pentecostal Church of God.
She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Surviving is her husband, Leonard; two sisters, Donna Nixon of Arkansas and Judy Anderson of Ottumwa; two brothers, Ralph and Terry Chichester both of Ottumwa; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Caylor; and four brothers, Ernie, Richard, and Earl Chichester and Bob Allman.
Her body has been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.