Alice May Davis, 91, passed away on Friday Jan. 24, 2014 in Colusa, Calif.
Alice, the oldest of 7, was born in Flint, MI on Sept. 17, 1922.
She grew up in Flint, where she met her late husband Ray Marshall Davis Sr. Ray and Alice moved to Williams in 1948, where they owned a business and raised their family. Alice was an excellent seamstress; she sold Shaklee products for many years and was an avid bowler. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and spending time in Ft. Bragg. Alice was a very active member in the Methodist Church in Williams. For the past few years, Alice resided at Mirsona Manor in Williams.
She is survived by 4 brothers and 1 sister. She will be greatly missed by her 6 children; Susan Griewahn, Robert Davis, Jan Criner, Patty Shamberger, Ray Davis Jr. and Beth Waltman. She has 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great- grandchildren.
A celebration of Alice's life will be held at the Parkside United Methodist Church, 936 G St. in Williams CA, on Thursday, January 30th at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Williams Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkside United Methodist Church 936 G St., Williams CA, 95987.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Mirsona Manor for their excellent care and kindness given to Alice while she was a resident there.
Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service FD-410 www.mcnarymoorefuneralservice.com
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We were so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. She and your dad were wonderful people. We are praying for all of you at this time of sorrow.
Bertell Freed and family
January 29, 2014
Alice was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I always enjoyed our visits and her wonderful stories. She gave so much to the community, her church and her children. I will miss her and her optimistic outlook.
Pat Gassaway Ash
January 29, 2014
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