Lucille Davis

Lucille (Lucy) Hale Davis of Garnett Kansas, age 98, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Homestead of Auburn Assisted Living, Auburn, Kansas.

She was born Elva Lucille Hale on March 4, 1926, to Robert Ray and Rosa (Hartman) Hale in Garnett, Kansas. She graduated from Garnett High School in May of 1941.

On December 28, 1943 she married Walter "Bud" Davis Jr. Lucy was a homemaker, helped run the family business, and also worked in the upholstery business for 18 years in her shop at her home. She had a love for antiques and after her husband's passing, she worked for Goodies Antiques for six years. In 1992, she went to work at the Garnett Flea Market. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Bud) Davis Jr.; parents, Robert Ray and Rosa (Hartman) Hale; brothers, Roland Ray Hale and Jesse James (Bus) Hale; sisters, Juanita Turner and Goldie (Pat) Gull; daughter-in-law, Jane Peine Davis; son-in-law, Greg Ennis; and grandson, Marvin Lee Davis.

She is survived by two sons, Gary Davis (Margaret) of Lawrence, Kansas, and Jay Davis (Cynthia) of Topeka, Kansas; daughter, Kathy Davis (Jack) of Topeka, Kansas; four granddaughters, Beverly Talley (James), Brenda Davis, Tatum Eck (Eric), and Ashley Davis (Alexander Csajko); great-granddaughters, Sadie Murdock and Tenley Eck, and a great-grandson, Donovan Eck.

Lucy's family will greet friends at 9:30 A.M., followed by the funeral services at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Garnett, Kansas. Interment will follow at the Garnett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com