Nellie Davis
Nellie Davis, 86, former resident of Marietta passed away at 9:15 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Ivy Wood Manor in North Lima, Ohio.
She was born on August 20, 1923, in Parkersburg, WV, to Clarence and Lily Mae Athey Sims. She was a homemaker and a life member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4508 where she held many local and state offices. She was also a life member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5108 and a member of the Church of Christ.
Nellie was married to Larry D. Davis who preceded her in death on February 27, 2000. Surviving are one son, Ray (Erma) Davis of Poland, OH, 4 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 5 great, great grandchildren, brother Fred Sims of Fleming, sister Lily Mae Sims Lent of Marietta and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Carol Marlene Hasley, and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (January 12th) at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 2:00 on Monday afternoon.