Neva Wilmina Davis

Neva W. Davis, 91, of Cameron, passed away November 5, 2024. She was born June 28, 1933
to George A. and Cleda R. (McKeel) Pullen in Oregon, MO.
Neva was a 1951 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon, MO. She received her teaching
certificate from Northwest Missouri State University and went on to earn her bachelors of
Education from Missouri Western State University. Neva taught elementary and middle school
in St. Joseph, Cameron, Hamilton and Blue Springs where she made many enduring
friendships. She also worked in fashion at Parkside Fashion, Claire's Boutique and Dillards.
Neva was a member of Missouri State Teachers Association, Beta Sigma Phi and the Clinton
County Missouri Democratic Club.
Neva was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Frank Day, Sr. and Sam Davis; 2 sisters
Wianonia Black and Evelyn Doebbling-Kurtz.
Neva is survived by daughters, Susan (Roger) Wood, Cameron, MO, Rebecca Day, Charlotte,
NC; 2 sons, Frank Day, Jr., Fort Myers Beach, FL, William (Tracie) Day, Jacksonville, FL;
brother, Mack Pullen, Arvada, CO; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Always known for her keen sense of style, Neva enjoyed dressing in the latest trends. She was
a social butterfly who loved spending time with family and friends. Reading was another one of
her passions. Neva was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Cameron, MO.
A joint visitation and service will be held for Neva Davis and her former husband Frank Day, Sr.
on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Cameron, MO. Visitation will
be at 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
A private family interment will be held at Cameron Memory Gardens following the funeral service.