Nancy J. Davidson

Nancy J. Davidson obituary, Columbus, OH

Nancy J. Davidson

Upcoming Events

Mar

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

20

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

Nancy Davidson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee on Mar. 16, 2026.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Nancy Jean Davidson, age 75, passed away on March 14, 2026, at 6:56 pm, at Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center.

Nancy was born on April 6, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles W. and Mary A. (Fickle) Lawson.

Nancy was a 1968 graduate of Shawnee High School. In 1972, she graduated from Eastern Illinois University with her bachelor's degree. In 2014, she retired from Marimor Industries, where she worked as a habilitation specialist. Nancy enjoyed scrapbooking, crafts, watching the Cincinnati Reds, cheering on the Shawnee basketball team, camping and boating at Indian Lake, and watching her grandkids at their sporting events. She was an animal lover who adored her dogs. Above all, she loved her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Sargent; her son, Matt Davidson; her grandchildren: Monica Cox, Nathaniel (Makenzie) Fletcher, Charles Matthew (Emelia) Sargent, Brooklynn Sargent, Mia Davidson, and Emma Davidson, and her great-grandchildren: Cambryn, Elkan, Lorenzo, Lula, Nyla, Darci, Daisy, and Maya.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard A. (Kathy) Lawson.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Shawnee Chapel. Pastor William Turner to officiate the service. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Shawnee Chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Nancy's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Nancy Davidson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Mar

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

20

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.