HURST — Vivian Davis, 93, formerly of Hurst, passed away at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, in Bardstown, Kentucky.
She was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Blairsville, the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Murphy) Leach. She married James Davis, and together they shared 46 years of marriage until his death in 1984. They had a son, Terry Davis and a daughter, Marilyn Davis.
Mrs. Davis was a member of First Christian Church in Hurst. She enjoyed making fresh floral arrangements for Sunday morning services. She was a homemaker and a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend.
One of her greatest joys was being a grandmother. She was a resident of Hurst most of her life. In later years, she moved to Bardstown, Kentucky, to live with her daughter, Marilyn Hall.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Lisa (Steve) Mokofsky, Todd Davis, James (Jackie) Hall and John (Patricia) Hall; great-grandchildren, Colton Mokofsky, Cahley Mokofsky, Megan (Charlie) Witt, Thomas Hall, Mikayla Hall, Michael Hall, Tanner Davis, Logan Davis and Jaden Davis; and daughter-in-law, Linda Davis (Jerry Brandon).
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents; son, Terry Davis; daughter, Marilyn Hall; son-in-law, Thomas Hall; brother, Bill Leach; sister, Betty Haliday; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Walker Funeral Home and Crematory in Hurst with the Rev. Greg Parker officiating. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hurst Christian Church, 108 Russell St., Hurst, IL 62949.
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