Edythe M Davis

Sunday, October 11, 1931 to Monday, February 15, 2010 A Resident of Sedgewickville, MO Visitation Services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sedgewickville, MO Edythe M. Davis, age 78, of Sedgewickville, MO; died on Monday February 15, 2010 at the Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1931, in Prairie du Sac, WI; daughter of Elster H. and Margaret Accola Anderson. She and Ted Davis were united in marriage on September 8, 1951 in Portage, WI. Edythe joined the staff at Saint Francis Medical Center in 1975 as the hospital was moving from its old location at Pacific and Good Hope Streets to a new campus on William Street. She retired from the Hospital in 1997 where she had served as a former vice president credited with establishing the hospital's fundraising foundation, along with the foundation, she started the Quarter Century Club for employees with 25 years experience and established the Employee Caring Fund, which raises money to help hospital employees in crisis. Edythe was also a leader at the United Way of Southeast Missouri, where she served on the board of directors for 12 years and served as fundraising chairwoman in 1998, and in establishing the Cape Girardeau Area Family Resource Center, serving residents on Cape Girardeau's south side. Over the years, Edythe was honored for her efforts, receiving the Spirit of Giving Award from the United Way in 2002 and the Friends Honorary Award from the Friends of Saint Francis in 2000. Survivors include: her husband, Ted of Sedgewickville; two sons, Terrill John (Lori) Davis of Baton Rouge, LA, Shawn Davis of New Port News, VA; three daughters Christine (Jim) Gunnin and Jennifer (Joe) Bell of Sedgewickville, Nancy (Gene) Dudley of Vienna, MO, two brothers, Jerry Anderson of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Don Anderson of Lake Geneva, WI; one sister, Marlene Cullin of San Antoine, TX, fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson. Visitation will be Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Patton. Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Sedgewickville, MO. In Lieu of Flowers donation may be made to the Saint Francis Foundation of the Saint Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund in Memory of Edythe. Condolences may be left at www.lileyfuneralhomes.com. TO SHAWN AND FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDMOTHERS PASSING. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. DAWN (BURTON) HAGER TO SHAWN DAVIS AND FAMILY: Shawn our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your grandmother was an outstanding lady decicated to her family, community, State and Country she will be missed by all. If there is anything myself and your Aunt Debbie can do don't hesitate to contact us. God Bless Love Ya Uncle Jerry, Aunt Debbie, Jerry II, Amy, Avery and Jimmy Wolsey I have good memories of Ted and Dolly visiting when they came to Wisconsin; especially how Dolly laughed and smiled when my father, Paul Armson would sing "Hello Dolly" to her. My condolences to you at this difficult time. Regards, Angela Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Love ya. Tyra Ted, Jenny and the boys, You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. While I did not know Edythe well, at times Jed was at their house with the boys and he always spoke well of her and Ted. Indeed, I realize what you all going through. May she rest in peace and you all seek comfort from our Heavenly Father. Nancy and family: We are very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. LeaDana, Bradley and Sarah We will miss you terribly you will always be in our hearts and souls we love you love always jessica summer jazmin and josh jr.

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Edythe M Davis

October 11, 1931 - February 15, 2010