Floella Whitmer "Flo" Davis
Floella Whitmer "Flo" Davis
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She was born in Rineyville, Kentucky and was one of seven children. She was a homemaker and lifelong caregiver to many. She loved her family and friends and was known to be a social butterfly especially after moving to The Mansion on Main assisted living where she thrived in her later years. Flo enjoyed playing Bingo, assembling puzzles, listening to Elvis music, and had recently re-learned how to play euchre and was quite skilled. She was a doting and dedicated grandmother to her grandkids and was blessed to recently welcome another great-grandchild last year.
Flo is preceded in death by her parents, Teddy and Inez Whitmer; siblings, Fayetta Cooper, Lee, Charles and James Whitmer; and her husband of 60 years, William "Harold" Davis, Sr.
She loved her only son, William "Harold" (Jan) Davis, Jr. Left to cherish Flo's memory is her sister, Diana Alig; brother, Ted (Brenda) Whitmer; Brother-in-law, Rick (Janet) Davis; 5 grandchildren, Tammy (Shane) Bowman, Tiffany (Abe) Maraman, Samantha Davis, Eric (Jessica) Davis and Evan Davis; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. She will be fondly remembered by caregivers, Jane and Jim Convery, Debbie and Shirley Habberfield and her friends at The Mansion on Main.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Dignity Chapel of the Evergreen Funeral Home. Flo will be laid to rest in the Garden of Eternal Love of the Evergreen Cemetery & Mausoleums. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. also at Evergreen Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to support cancer care at Baptist Health c/o Baptist Health Foundation, 4007 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207 or via BaptistHealth.org/gift. The family would like to express their thanks to Baptist Health Consultants Blood Disorders (CBC) group and Dr. Montes for providing lifesaving cancer care to Flo for over 25 years.
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Debbie Habberfield
March 12, 2023
I first met Flo three years ago at her home in Sellersburg, IN, as one of her caregivers. I fast learned that Flo was loving and giving and always shared a hug and a "love you." We quickly became a great friends and shared many good times together. I always looked forward to seeing Flo. She most always had a smile, and even during her many setbacks she would say, "Don't worry honey, I'll make it, you'll see." My twin sister Shirley and I continued to help her at times during different hospitalizations and throughout her stay at the Mansion on Main. I'll always remember when I left her room her big hug and "I love you." I would reply, "Flo, I love you too." And she would reply, "Love you more." She was a one-of-a-kind person. I miss her terribly but look forward to seeing her one day in the heavenly regions beyond.
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Shauna Griffin
February 28, 2023
Flo was such a sweet and funny lady , she always brought a smile to my face ! She made everyone around her feel loved and special . I will miss her smile and her hugs everyday she was definitely the highlight of my day .
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