Eleanor Elizabeth Davis

Eleanor Elizabeth "Snip" Davis

Eleanor Elizabeth "Snip" Davis, 94, of Spruce Creek Lane, Nellysford, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at her residence.

She was born on July 9, 1917, in Covesville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Roy L. and Rachel M. Napier.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil H. Davis; her daughter, Carole "Mickey" Desper and her husband, Clarence; her brothers, Page and Richard Napier; sister, Molly Napier; and a grandson, Donald Hughes Jr.

Survivors include her three sons, Paige Davis and his wife, Wanda, of Nellysford, Paul Davis of Stuarts Draft, Tracy Davis and his wife, Joyce, of Roseland; two daughters, Ann Hughes and Betty Groome and her husband, Jack, of Stuarts Draft. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and her dog, Chloe.

She retired after 28 years of service as a lab technician at Morton Frozen Foods. She especially enjoyed her family and friends and her greatest joy was to have them join her as often as possible for home cooked meals. During her retirement years she chose to babysit for various families in the community and also loved working in her yard. She was an avaid race fan; Nascar on Sunday and Eastside Speedway on Saturday nights were her favorites. She was a member of Wintergreen Christian Church.

A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home with Pastor John Staubus and Robert Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Wintergreen Cemetery on Stoney Creek Road, Nellysford.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro and at the residence following the graveside service.

Active pallbearers will be Neal Davis, Chris Davis, David Hughes, Chad Brooks, Eddie Groome, Scott Howerton, and Andy Campbell.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kim Howerton, Hunter Howerton, Dawn Zimmerman, Sherri Mayo, Courtney Muncy, Kelly Wimmer, Erin M. Brooks, Peggy Hughes, Anthony Hughes, Amy Campbell, Natalie Campbell, Justin Campbell, Kim Davis, Spencer Davis, Lisa Miller, Nicole Hughes, Katie Potter, Lisa Hemp and Devin Hagas.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice of the Piedmont and her caretaker, Mrs. Doug (Irene) Thompson..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, Hospice of Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences on line at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.


This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.