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Vera Davis Obituary

LUDLOW - Vera W. Davis, age 75, passed away at her home in Ludlow on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. She was born in Cornish, NH, Sept. 16. 1940, the daughter of Francis and Alice Williams. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in Smithville, then the Proctorsville Schools and South Hill School and in 1958 graduated from Windsor High School. She received her BA from Castleton State College and her Master's Degree from St. Joseph's in 1992. For most of her career Vera taught at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. She was known for honoring our nation's Veterans every Memorial Day and Veterans Day, with their students sending letters of thanks to the Veterans facilities, as well as a tribute in the school newsletter. After retirement, Vera volunteered at the Ludlow Elementary School, and later was a long term substitute in their Title 1 Dept. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #36 in Ludlow and loved reading, jigsaw puzzles, shopping and lunches with her many friends. Vera also enjoyed getting together with her friends from the Class of 1958 Windsor High School.
She is survived by her son, William Davis of Ludlow; her brother, James Williams of Quechee; and her sister, Lucia McKenzie, and her husband, James, of Florida; as well as several nieces and a nephew.
Vera was predeceased by her husband, John T. Davis, whom she married in July 1968. He passed away in 1989.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery, Ludlow. Officiating will be Margo Marrone, pastor of Tyson Congregational Church.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 4 to 7 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 12 Meadow St., Ludlow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main St., Ludlow, VT 05149, in care of the school nurse to be used to help those families in need.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rutland Herald on Oct. 21, 2015.

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karen sherer

October 15, 2019

she was a very special friend to me miss you vera

Donna Parker

October 29, 2015

I was saddened to hear about Vera's passing. She will surely be missed. Losing a parent is very hard to accept.

Donna Parker

October 29, 2015

I was saddened to hear about Vera's passing. She will surely be missed. Losing a parent is very hard to accept.

Theresa McKenzie-Carbaliotis

October 29, 2015

Bill,I truly believe that God decided to take your mom during this absolutely glorious season of autumn to honor her beauty.
I will love you eternally Aunt Vera.

Donna Parker

October 29, 2015

I was saddened to learn of Vera's passing.She was a very kind person and will surely be missed.

Lucia Williams - McKenzie

October 25, 2015

It will take some time to get over her absence...I'll remember always the good times-yet the tear drops continue off and on, But always, 'V' you'll be a part of my heart. Hopefully my heart will mend itself and life will go on forever...But always, my dear sister you will be remembered and loved forever... God Bless

jan sherer

October 24, 2015

what a beautiful person she was and my children loved her as their teacher. God must have needed a great teacher up there!

Frank Provance

October 23, 2015

Deepest condolences Bill and family. Vera will be sorely missed.

Pamela Todt

October 22, 2015

To Bill and all of " Vera's Angels" so sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable woman and will be missed by many.

October 22, 2015

What a great person and teacher. My girls and I loved her very much! I will miss you Vera! Rest in peace Karen Sherer and girls

Jennifer Tatro

October 21, 2015

My thoughts are with those left behind as one can only assume that she is now at peace and without pain. Great woman who taught so many so much.

Vickie Hart

October 21, 2015

A wonderful lady who will be greatly missed.

October 21, 2015

The students and staff at Ludlow Elementary School loved Vera. She loved reading with the students!

Julie Flack

October 21, 2015

A wonderful lady who will be dearly missed! RIP

Vicki Kenyon

October 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of Vera's passing. She was an excellent teacher and I know our son learned a lot from her. She also was a very good person. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Mike and Vicki Kenyon

Ed & Wanda Bendig

October 21, 2015

Bill our sincere sympathy for your loss.

doris spaulding

October 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. A wonderful teacher, always had the best interest of the children. Amazing women will be missed.

Martha Jewett

October 21, 2015

Bill,
Our thoughts are with you. Remember your mom is at peace and not in pain.

Your mom has helped to educate many children and many generations in Proctorsville and Cavendish. She was a strict, loving woman.

Martha, Don and Adam Jewett

Margot Martell

October 21, 2015

Vera was a remarkable woman and will be greatly missed the many who knew her! I am glad we got to be friends through the years. My life has been enriched for having known her.

Laura (Marro) Wilkins

October 21, 2015

sympathy and prayers for the family. She was my second grade teacher, loved by all her students. god bless and keep her. she will be truely missed..

Naomi Bean

October 21, 2015

Mrs. Davis was absolutely amazing. She was one of those teachers who meant business, but also let you know that you were loved. I'm so saddened by her passing.

October 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss Bill...........


Sharon and Ron Godfrey

Polly Miele

October 21, 2015

Vera and my mother were always good friends and pen pals. While my mother does not have internet I know she would would want me to simply state: So sorry for your great loss. I'm submitting this on her behalf...

Marc Miele

October 21, 2015

Vera was my all-time favorite teacher. She was kind, caring, and treated everyone fairly. She was also a kind a caring soul outside of school. She will be missed.

lynda jelley

October 21, 2015

The house on Main Street won't be the same! Prayers of comfort for her family and caregivers!

Jon and Lucy Limoges Peters

October 21, 2015

So sorry about Vera's passing. What a sweet and compassionate lady. She'll be greatly missed. She had such a sense of humor. Vera was my maid of honor at our wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with her son, Bill and her siblings.

Jan Wilcox

October 21, 2015

So sad!

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