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Ellen Davis Obituary
Ellen Gaynelle Wilhelm Davis, aged 95, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va. Ms. Davis was born in Roanoke, Va. to the late Curtis F. and Myrtle Newcomb Wilhelm.
Ms. Davis was a long-time resident of Galax, Va. She was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Wilhelm Moran. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Martha Wilhelm Craighead of Vinton, Va.; son, George B. Davis II and his wife, Princess DeVault Davis, of Galax, Va.; and daughters, Jeanne D. Porter of Virginia Beach, Va., Susan D. and her husband, Greg Hale, of Christiansburg, Va., and Regina D. Talbert of Christiansburg, Va. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Shirley A. Davis of Galax, Va., four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel in Galax, Va. Her family will greet guests from 12 noon until 1 p.m., prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either, Medi Home Health and Hospice, 141 E. Main St., Suite 500, Pulaski, VA 24301, or Camp Zion Cemetery Fund, 109 Camp Zion Road, Galax, VA 24333.
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Regina Talberr
April 24, 2023
I miss you Mom.
Pat Patricia Diamond
February 18, 2023
Benny and Princess, Sorry for the loss of your mother she was so sweet.
Jackie and Robin Smith
December 11, 2022
Your mother was a jewel and such a wonderful lady. She was so positive and caring and loved you all so. May God give you comfort and peace.
Kay Switzer Day
December 11, 2022
Gaynelle and my mother Alice Newcomb Switzer were cousins.
Used to have some really good times in Galax with her family.
I know she will be missed.
Grace Canseco
December 9, 2022
Gaynelle was a kind, loving and fun aunt. We Davis cousins grew up almost as sisters and brothers- spending so much time together as kids. These memories are strong and treasured. I was blessed to have her in my life. May peace be with her and family. Love. Grace and Julio
John. E & Mary B Davis
December 9, 2022
A Wonderful Lady which we always cherished & Loved Dearly. You’ll be Greatly Missed sweet Gaynelle
Ruth Hall
December 9, 2022
Regina and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother but thankful you had her til she was 95. What a legacy. Prayers for God’s peace as you cherish your memories of your Mother.
Shelby Shaw
December 3, 2022
Mrs Princess, I want to offer condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Mother-in-law, Ms. Ellen Davis
Ruthie Bellman
November 15, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dear, Ellen. She was a precious soul with a little bit of spice! I enjoyed her so much all of the time I was able to work with her (as I did her sweet daughters!) I know she is at peace now with her Savior!
Much Love,
Ruthie Bellman
Ann Carol Roberts
November 14, 2022
Your mother was such a sweet, precious lady. Always a kind word and so very helpful. May the Lord give your family comfort and strength in the days ahead. Our love to you all, Danny and Ann Carol Roberts
Rene' Boyer
November 12, 2022
There is nothing in life more precious than a loving mother. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Osborne family
November 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of Miss Gaynell passing. She was always so gracious. Our prayers are with the entire Davis family.
Diane Haynes
November 8, 2022
I am SO Soddy to hear of your mother’s passing. I have such fond memories of her. She was truly a remarkable woman and will forever be in our hearts and minds. If I can do anything, please reach out to me. With deepest sympathy, Diane McGee Haynes
Ruth Ann Lewis
November 8, 2022
Mrs. Davis was a sweet, sweet lady. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person, but happy that she has her long awaited reward. May GOD bless her family and give them strength to weather this storm.
Jim and Dianne Marshall
November 7, 2022
Dear Family,
What wonderful memories we have of your mother. We are saddened at your loss but what a “Survivor” she was. Knowing she is finally at peace is reassuring. God bless you all in the days ahead.
Love all of you.
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