Joan M. Davis, age 86, of Brookville, Indiana died early Tuesday morning June 30, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.
Born September 23, 1933, in Fredericktown, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Felix J. & Rady M. (Blake) Ellis. She was united in marriage to William R. Davis, and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1993.
Joan was retired from the former Fayette Federal Savings Bank in Brookville, where she had worked for over 20 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed her various card clubs, painting, golfing, traveling, and cherished time spent with her family.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville; Tri Kappa Sorority for over 50 years, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include two sons, Mark A. (Rhonda) Davis of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Daniel R. (Anne) Davis of Oakwood, Ohio; five grandchildren, Danielle Naugle, Claire Davis, Stephen Davis, Ryan Broshear and Brandon Broshear; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sue (John) Linkel of Maine, Drusilla (Dotta) Masters of Metamora, Indiana, Janet S. Geis of Brookville, Indiana, and Mary (Herbie) Thomas of Albany, Indiana; three brothers, William M. (Brenda) Ellis of Brookville, Indiana, David R. (Phyllis) Ellis of Charlottesville, Indiana, and Richard J. (Barbara) Ellis of Brookville, Indiana as well as many nieces, nephews & friends; especially her dear friend and caretaker Joetta Stamper-Johnson.
In addition to her parents and husband, William, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Umfleet.
Rev. Vincent Lampert, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate the Private Graveside Services for the family at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. The family will hold a public celebration of life at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville Foundation or the D.A.R.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Davis family, everyone is encouraged to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family via www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
