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DAVIES, RUTH LEWIS, age 85, long time resident of Rockledge, FL, peacefully went to Heaven on August 3, 2012. Born in Tampa, FL on August 10, 1926 to Edgar Banks Lewis, Jr. and Eva Newsom Lewis, she was a third generation Floridian. Ruth married Dan Davies in 1956 and they had four children together. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was a Certified Public Accountant and a Registered Real Estate Broker, managing 15-20 condos for more than 35 years. Throughout her life, Ruth was an active member of her church. She was an accomplished pianist and an avid bridge player. She also loved shopping, traveling with her family and attending cultural events. She was always ready for the next adventure. Ruth had a deep, abiding love for her family and friends and was extremely thoughtful and supportive of others. She was a beautiful, loving woman and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two of her brothers, Frank and Randolph Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Dan R. Davies; her four children, Cynthia Davies Aebli of Orlando, Richard M. Davies (Michelle) of Viera, Yvonne Davies Gaj (Mitchell) of Oviedo and Kathleen Davies of Orlando/Rockledge. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Colin,
Kristin, Ashley, Kevin and Aidan and three siblings, Martha
Schulteis of Kansas, Edna LeGrow of Arkansas and George Lewis of Merritt Island, FL. Her brother-in-law, John Davies (Jane) lives in Orlando. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Cocoa, 750 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa, FL. Visitation with the family will be immediately prior to the service, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cocoa.
Arrangements by Wylie-Baxley
Funeral Home.
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I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF RUTH'S PASSING, SHE WAS A GRAND LADY AND WHEN I WAS YOUNG MY FAVORITE. AUNT. SHE WAS ALSO RANDOLPS FAVORITE SISTER. MAY GOD. BLESS DAN AND HIS FAMILY
Sonny Lewis
September 30, 2012
Dear Mr. Davies and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Davies...I always enjoyed seeing her at Dr. Antoon's office. She will always be hold a special place in my heart. May the beautiful memories of her remain in your hearts forever. Love, Bob and Jill Brown
August 17, 2012
Dear Dan and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. "God needed one more flower to light up Heaven's sky and he decided to pick Ruth to shine in the night sky." Many prayers are being said for all of you! Debi from HFI/Crestview.
Debi Peabody
August 16, 2012
Dear Davies family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife and mother.
I used to enjoy her when we were at rehab together. My Prayers are with you all - Virginia Hartselle and family
August 7, 2012
Dear Dan and family, We were so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Pat and JoJo
San Juan Village
Patrick McCann
August 7, 2012
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