Mary E. Davis' Obituary
Decatur-Mary E. Davis, 99, of Sullivan formerly of Decatur, was called home by are loving Father Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Mary was born July 10, 1917 in Salvisa, Kentucky, the daughter of James H. and Jennie (McNickle) Tivis. She married Albert L. Anderson in 1936. He preceded her in death. She then married Forrest “Dude” Davis in 1948. He preceded her in death. Mary worked as the office secretary at the UAW Local 757 retiring after twenty-three years of service and enjoyed the many friends she met while employed there. Mary enjoyed spending winters in Surprise, AZ at the Sunflower Resort. She was a member of the Kiwanianne Club, ABWA where she was chairman of the committee for a new chapter in Prairie City, and was a member of Inner Circle. Mary also enjoyed spending time with her family friends. She loved her family very much.
Mary leaves behind her children Robert L. Anderson and wife Charlotte of Sullivan, beloved friend George Vest of Sullivan, grandchildren Mark Anderson of Decatur, Camille Ayers and husband Bill of Sullivan, and Penny Zavitka and husband Rob of California, great-grandchildren Michael Osborne, Amber Anderson, and Erin Ayers, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one brother Paul M. Tivis, grandson Timothy R. Anderson, and great-granddaughter Jennifer Anderson.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services to celebrate Mary’s life will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be Boiling Springs Cemetery.
The family of Mary E. Davis is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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