Michelle Joy Davis

Michelle Joy Davis obituary

Michelle Joy Davis

Michelle Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roberts of Ocala East Chapel from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2025.

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Michelle Joy Davis (Huff), 63, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2025.

Michelle was born in Livonia, Michigan, to her parents Karen and Donald Polinski on February 27, 1962. She attended Stevenson High School, graduating in 1980.

Throughout her life, Michelle devoted herself to various caretaker roles, reflecting her deep compassion for others. She loved being by the water, spending time in the warm Florida sunshine, and enjoying the company of her beloved dogs Zack and Lily.

Michelle is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (James) Crilley of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Vanessa (Josh) Lyles of Nashville, Tennessee; stepson Kasey (Melinda) Howe; and her grandchildren, Siena, Delaney, Chloe, and Jack; along with her her siblings Peggy Huff, Denise (Mark) Raychok, Kenneth Huff, and Debbie Huff; nieces and nephews Samantha, Valerie, Matthew, and Abby.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Davis, with whom she shared 14 years of marriage; her parents, grandparents, and her nephew Andy.

Michelle was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

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