Betty J. Davis

Betty J. Davis, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 2004 passed away on June 23, 2010. Betty was born in Marion, Ohio on September 10, 1925 to Earl Lewis and Lola Ann Gracely. She graduated from Harding High School in Marion, Ohio and from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was an elementary school teacher for 33 years in Marion, Tiro, and Shelby, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Cortland Davis. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra J. Beisly of Sherman, TX, Karen L. Davis of Albuquerque; her son, Terrence H. Davis and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; her grandson, James E. Davis and wife, Venus A. of San Antonio, TX; her granddaughter, Jennifer L. Davis of Albuquerque; and her great-granddaughter, Lucabella A. Davis of San Antonio, TX. Betty was an active member of St. Stephen’s Methodist Church, AARP and Bear Canyon Senior Center in Albuquerque. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s name to the Roadrunner Food Bank of Albuquerque, 5840 Office Blvd. NE, 87109. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010, 1:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit one hour prior to service.