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1915 - 2010
 DAVIS- J. Audrey (Laux) Davis, 94, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Spectrum Health United Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Greenville, MI with her family at her side. Born October 6, 1915 on the family farm west of Pearl, IL, she was the daughter of James and Addie (Gollier) Laux. A 1933 graduate of Wood River (IL) High School, she went on to the Missouri Baptist School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She married Oliver C. Davis in St. Louis in 1941. While her husband served overseas in the United States Army during World War II, she worked as a nurse at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, IL. Her home and her family were her passions. She loved growing flowers indoors and out and had a world-class green thumb. She was also an expert seamstress. She was a member of the Middletown (OH) Church of Christ. Audrey is survived by her children, Nancy Hadley of Greenville, MI and Mark C. Davis of Middletown, OH; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, James J. Laux, Jr. of Washington, D.C.; and sister, Evelyn B. Laux of Grafton, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver C. Davis and her siblings, John H. Laux, Hubert L. Laux, and Margaret Laux Balding. In accordance with her wishes, Audrey's body was donated to Michigan State University for scientific research. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in her honor may be given to Feed the Children. |
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There are currently 2 condolences.
Michael Barton Jr.
Friday April 9, 2010 at
8:11 PM
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Grandma - you will be missed. I will always cherish our times at the lake in KY.
Your loving Grandson.....BJ
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Katy & Don Esterline
Thursday April 8, 2010 at
6:20 AM
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Nancy, An angel emailed me to tell me of the passing of your mother. Know that I will keep you in my prayers, and that you have a wealth of wonderful memories to help you through the ooming days. Fondly, Katy
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