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PEORIA - Eva Mae Davis, 86, of Peoria passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Heartland of Peoria.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, with Father Don Henderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Eva Mae was born in Peoria on July 16, 1926, the daughter of William Cleveland and Verda Mae (Smith) Hartley. She married Vay "Glenn" Davis in Peoria on Jan. 31, 1953. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1992, in Peoria.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Dale Hartley.
She is survived by her daughter, Katherine (Bill) White of Nashville, Ind.; son, Ross M. (Amy) Davis of Peoria; grandson, Tyler M. Davis of Naperville; and granddaughter, Carly Anne Davis of Peoria.
Eva Mae graduated from Farmington High School in 1944 and was a member of Forrest Hill United Methodist Church in Peoria.
She retired in 1985 from administration with Caterpillar Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Downtown Peoria.
Eva Mae enjoyed photography and participating in veterans events, because of her husband's military experience. After her retirement, she enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed life and was very independent.
Memorial contributions may be made in Eva Mae's memory to OSF Hospice.
Eva Mae's memorial website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debbie Bitner
November 14, 2012
We are all thinking of you at this difficult time. Just try to remember the good times we all had.
Debbie, Mrs. S. (Helen), and kids.
Pat
November 14, 2012
May you find comfort and treasure the memories of your loved one. I send my sincere condolences. (Romans15:4)
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