Nella Davis Obituary
Nella Mae Stidham Davis, age 85, of Star, passed away on November 7, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Nella was born on March 20, 1940, in Cumberland, KY to James and Gladys Dunsmore Stidham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Calvin Davis, infant daughter Rhonda Kay Stidham and grandson Brady Lee Hopkins.
She is survived by her daughter Brenda Karen Stidham; son James Michael Stidham; stepdaughter Patricia Lawson; stepson Michael Davis; sister Bobby Dunn; brothers James "JD" Stidham and Billy Stidham. Grandchildren: Shawna Slack, James Lynch, Brian Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Chris Stidham, Michael Stidham, James Stidham and Amanda, step grandchildren, Dean Lawson and Justin Lawson. As well as great grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Alyssa, Michael S. Jr., Haley, Austin, Alisia, Ivy, Hunter, Samantha and Emma; step great grandchildren, Landon and Triston and great great grandchild Elijah.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Phillips Funeral Home from 2--5 pm.
Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.
The Davis family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.
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216 S. Main St., Star, NC 27356
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