October 28, 1936 – February 5, 2023
Patricia Annamae “Pat” Davis, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Westfield, on Sunday morning, February 5, 2023. Born October 28, 1936, in Elwood, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lester and Frances Leona (Owen) Miller.
Pat was a 1954 graduate of Westfield High School where she was active in Sunshine Club. She was also an eight-year 4-H member, as well as a reporter on Shamrock Staff and photographer for the Shamrocket Yearbook. For a few years following high school, she worked for the Sheridan News. She was also a 20-year employee in the housekeeping department for Maple Park Village. Pat shared a wallpaper, cleaning, and painting business with her sister-in-law, Ramona and aunt, Kathryn Kirby-Millikan.
Pat and her husband, Stuart, resided near Jolietville for 65 years and were both members of the Eagle Creek Friends Church. She and Stuart had a passion for mentoring young people. Together, they directed and traveled with the church choir, The Singing Disciples, where she sang alto and helped many of the young women in the group to find their alto voices as well. They also served as chaperones for summer church camp and hosted many memorable Sunday night “Afterglow” youth meetings at their home. The entire group from back then has remained close and often looks back with fond memories of the square homemade Chef Boyardee pizzas and great fellowship. Pat also helped her husband take care of the Eagletown Cemetery for many years. She always made sure that the entire cemetery was decorated with silk flowers for spring and would continue to change out the flowers according to holidays and seasons.
Pat loved to cook, but enjoyed even more the fellowship that would happen around the table. For many years, she hosted Sunday dinner for her family every week after church, and even had to buy a bigger table as the family grew with the addition of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many wonderful creations came from her kitchen throughout the years, of which her pies will probably be missed the most. Pat loved flowers; her beautiful gardens always attracted plenty of birds, and she always enjoyed sitting and watching the beauty of God’s creations whenever they came for by for a visit.
Without a doubt, Pat’s favorite activity in her later years was following her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their adventures. Whether it be a cross country meet, basketball or football game, wrestling meet, tennis match, piano recital, or Grandparents’ Day at school, she never missed a chance to show her love and support to the youngest and dearest of her family.
Pat is survived by three sons, Stuart Mark Davis (Paula) of Fishers, Kerry Wayne Davis of Arcadia, and Paul Nathan “Nate” Davis (Kristin) of East Earl, Pa.; six grandchildren, Jessica Davis-Ray (Luke), Andrew Davis (Amanda), Lindsay Davis, Brittany Davis-Riner (Mark), Reagan Davis, and Riley Davis; four great-grandchildren, Isaac, Aiden, Maggie, and Calvin; her sister, Alice Gipson of Sheridan; and will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, Donna Gipson, Allan Gipson (Valerie), Karen Hammack (Rodger), Danny Gipson (Shari), and Donald Gipson (Lisa), as well as Milton Whittaker (Mary Kathryn), Susan Whittaker-Cluxton (Paul), and Little Sidney Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Lester and Frances Leona (Owen) Miller; sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws, Morris “Dick” and Ramona Whittaker, and Robert and Phyllis Davis; and brother-in-law, Donald Gipson; and by her loving husband, Stuart Edwin Davis on January 8, 2023. She and Stuart were married on August 12, 1956.
Pat was laid to rest at Eagletown Cemetery in a private family service with Pastor Bob Stubbs officiating.
A Celebration of Pat’s life will take place at noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Eagle Creek Friends Church, 18325 Eagletown Road, Westfield, Indiana, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Eagletown Cemetery, 3924 W. 186th St., Westfield, IN 46074.
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My deepest Condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed by All??