September 27 1938 May 13 2020
Obituary Jean Davis, 81, 0f Villisca, Iowa entered into peace Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her residence in Villisca. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan, Iowa with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Open visitation will be 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan, Iowa. Memorials may be given in her name. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’. Talma Jean Davis Jean was born on September 27th, 1938 to Velma (Smith) Mulkey and Walter Mulkey in Edinburgh Texas. Growing up she was a good friend to many people. In 1958 Talma met Emory Eugene Davis and they fell in love. They were united in marriage in Edwardsville, Kansas on June 20th, 1959. They were later blessed with their only son Harold Eugene Davis on January 18th, 1960. Jean enjoyed many aspects of her life, but she especially enjoyed time with her son and their several dogs that she had taken care of throughout her life. Other cherished moments of her life were spent with her grandkids Gloria Crosgrove and Dallas Davis and her great grandkids. She enjoyed gardening and was always seen reading romance books. She was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ as well. She lived a very full life of love and laughter. Left to cherish in her memory are her brother Marvin Nobles, her grandkids Gloria Crosgrove and Dallas Davis, their significant others, and their kids. Jean is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 47 years, Emory Gene Davis;, her son, Harold Eugene Davis; parents, Velma Nobles, Walter Mulkey; her sisters, Margie Lee Mulkey, Janice Mae Mulkey, Lavenia Gail Noble; her brothers, Harold Edwin Mulkey, and Calvin Ray Nobles. Events May15 Visitation Friday, May 15, 2020 3:00PM – 5:00PM Ritchie Funeral Home – Clarinda 222 E. Washington Street Clarinda, IA 51632 Get directions View MapTextEmail May16 Graveside Service Saturday, May 16, 2020 11:00AM Athelstan Cemetery Athelstan, IA Get directions View MapTextEmail Final Resting Place Athelstan Cemetery Athelstan, IA Get directions View MapTextEmail
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Davis September 27 1938 May 13 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Lenox, state: Iowa