Pecatonica - Elizabeth Jewell Davis, 77, of Pecatonica, died Monday, January 19, 2015, in FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, following a sudden illness. Born April 22, 1937 in Greeneville, Tenn., the daughter of Justin and Trula (Fellers) Dunbar. Elizabeth married Cloyd J. "Junior" Davis on May 29, 1953. She was a cake decorator at Roma Bakery for many years. Elizabeth enjoyed crafting, gardening, attending the Red Hatters events and loved Elvis.
Elizabeth is lovingly survived by her children, Joyce (Steven) Boyer of Winnebago, Danny Davis of Rockford, Terry (Cheryl) Davis of Cape Canaveral, Fla., Ronny (Lori) Davis of Pecatonica, Lonny (Carol) Davis of Machesney Park and Jerry (Jill) Davis of Ridott; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Burgner of Chuckey, Tenn. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, Cloyd, on June 29, 2008.
Elizabeth's family would like to give a special thanks to the FHN Memorial Hospital ER staff.
Funeral Information
Service is at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with visitation from 3:00 p.m. until service time; the Rev. Steve Shullanberger, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Winnebago, will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded.
