Gracie Lee Davis

Gracie Lee Davis obituary, Columbus, OH

Gracie Lee Davis

Gracie Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caliman Funeral Services - Columbus on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Gracie Lee Davis, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of seventy-four. She was born on June 3, 1951, in Niles, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her son, Allen Anthony Kyles, parents Joe Lee Merritt and Luvenia Bethea, four brothers, Johnny Merritt, Melvin Merritt, Robert L. Merritt, Daniel Merritt, and one sister, Ella M. Harp. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Shawn M. Davis, a daughter Ailee R. Davis, a grandson, Jonathan Kyles, a sister Willie M. Walker, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Gracie retired from American Electric Power and tremendously enjoyed shopping and bowling. She proudly displayed trophies of her achievements. In her earlier years, she found joy at the weekend gatherings with family and friends. At her request, there will not be a celebration of life service, she would rather be remembered for the good times she shared with those who loved her.
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