Jacquiela Downs

September 8, 1979 - September 18, 2020

Jacquiela McFarland Downs was born September 8,1979 in Monroe,La to Charles McFarland and Joann (Mason) Badger.She attended and Graduated from Neville High School.After with,she obtained two master's degrees from Ashford University. Jacquiela married Tyson Downs in 2019.To their union was born one son,Kaiden Downs.He was the gift of her life. She was a member of rose of sharon in Monroe La,she served on the bible school committee.Jacquiela loved working with the youth.She was the first african american Director of big brothers big sisters.Over the years,her programs touched more than 450 youth.Several of her kids who graduated from chase Leadership,Reached back to her with accolades for her part in their succesful journey.She was preceded in death by her grandmother,Gladys Mason.As Jacquiela departed into eternity on september 17,2020,She leaves Kaiden Downs of Monroe,La;her mother JoAnn Mason Badger (Eddie Lee)of Monroe,La as well,her father Charles McFarland (Jennifer);sister Jerica McFarland,brothers charles and kevin McFarland all of Lilburn GA;Sister Amber Hillard (Cordarrius)and brother Mark Mason (Roymelle)both of Monroe,La,a special aunt Theresa Mason and uncle Alex Mason (terri),Godchild Malayah Mason,along with a host of nieces,nephews and cousins.