Wanda Davis Obituary
Wanda L. Davis, age 84, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at her residence. Born March 9, 1941 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Dannie Baker and Alberta (Coats) Baker. On August 10, 1968, she married Francis Davis who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Mariah Davis, Makenzie Davis, and Arianna Davis; 2 brothers: Lynn Baker and Dale Baker; 3 sisters: Joyce Engle, Marlene Burton, and Velma Brown; and 1 grandson: Aiden Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dannie and Alberta Baker; husband, Francis Davis; 3 brothers: Lowell Baker, Charles Baker, and Bernard Baker; and 1 sister: Lucille Baker-Perry.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home - Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held beginning at 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.
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