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Victoria Davion Obituary
Born August 24, 1960 to actors Ellen Caryl Klein and Alexander Davion in New York City, she earned a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, specializing in environmental and feminist ethics and political philosophy. Vicky joined the University of Georgia's Philosophy Department in 1990 and was the first woman promoted to full professor and the first elected as department chair, a post she held twelve years. Vicky loved fine dining and was a regular at Harry Bissett's. She enjoyed frequent vacations with Olivia Travel.
She is survived by her dogs, Quinn and Maggie; her brother, John C. Antush, his wife, Betty Yu; and many loving friends, colleagues, and former students.
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Lanora Pierce Yates
August 7, 2023
I just saw this. I didn't know. By far one of the most influential individuals in my life. I tell students about her all the time. I didn't know she was gone. So terribly sad.
Joy Strickland
December 1, 2017
Vicky is one of the most remarkable and captivating individuals I have ever met. Knowing her enriched my life to tremendous ends.
November 9, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Davion family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
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Paula Gottlieb
November 9, 2017
Vicky was so full of life and ideas that it is hard to believe that she is gone. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Mark Farmer
November 8, 2017
A great person and a true scholar. Vicky made a positive impact on so many lives. She will be greatly missed but we are all richer for having known her.
Bethany Moreton
November 8, 2017
This was way too soon for all her friends and students to lose such a brilliant, generous, brave, and kind scholar; we join Athens and UGA in mourning an irreplaceable person.
Susan Quinlan
November 8, 2017
Such a vibrant person. She will be sorely missed.
Kathy Simpson
November 8, 2017
She truly was an outstanding scholar and activist who brought such passion to everything that she did. Her loss will be felt by many, but her legacy will live on.
Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander
November 7, 2017
Wow. What a shock. Vicky was a brilliant, funny, innovative and courageous colleague. I am so saddened by her death. My deepest condolences to her family, loved ones and those who knew her.
Celeste Condit
November 7, 2017
Dr. Victoria Davion was a warm, thoughtful, brilliant participator in the University of Georgia intellectual community. I am deeply grateful for her life and contributions.
November 7, 2017
Such sad news. She was a brilliant scholar, a musician, and a wonderful activist. Marjanne Gooze (Athens, GA)
Bernstein Funeral Home
November 8, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Penny Jacobs
November 6, 2017
Vicky was an amazingly enlightened human being and a very good person. I will miss her wonderful insight and sense of humor. She self-titled her role as "My Personal Philosopher" and I do not know anyone else who can be so lucky to have someone like Vicky in that position in their life! It is a great loss for many and my heart goes out to her other friends and family.
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