Frances Braden Downing

Background

Downing, Frances Braden Daughter of James Francis and Barbara Elizabeth (Byers) Braden.

Education

Bachelor, Texas Western U., 1950; Master of Arts, Texas Western U., 1951; postgraduate, State Technology U., Memphis, since 1985.

Career

Administrative assistant, American Smelting and Refining Company, El Paso, Texas, 1953-1973; with, El Paso Bridge Center, 1976-1978; editorial assistant, American Contract Bridge League, Memphis, 1978-1981; advertising coordinator, American Contract Bridge League, Memphis, since 1981.

Achievements

• Frances Braden Downing has been listed as a noteworthy Association advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

State organizer precinct county official Republican party, 1956-1969. Memphis PC Club (secretary since 1986), Wildflower Society (secretary 1980-1984).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, bridge.

Connections

Married Arthur Fowle Downing, August 10, 1953 (deceased September 1971). Children: David Arthur, Amy Frances.

Father:

James Francis Braden

Mother:

Barbara Elizabeth (Byers) Braden

Spouse:

Arthur Fowle Downing

child:

David Arthur Downing

child:

Amy Frances Downing