Susie M. Downing, 84, a resident of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Birdsnest, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Jacob Downing and the late Fannie Mae Charnock Downing. She was a retired Executive Assistant and member of Red Bank Baptist Church. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five brothers, Colonna Downing, Otho Downing, Vernon Downing, Frank Downing, Francis Downing and a sister, Mary Anna Downing. A homecoming celebration will be conducted Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Cheriton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with Rev. Dr. Charles Peterson officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church, c/o Michael Zodun, P.O. Box 564, Belle Haven, VA 23306 or to Cheriton Baptist Church, 21291 South Bayside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements were made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.