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Davis, Jean Wood
Passed away on Friday, January 27th at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Allan Franklin Davis; dearest mother of Mary Davis Phelps, Allan Franklin Davis Jr. (Jerri), Neal McMillian Davis (Margaret); beloved grandmother of Lindsey, Evan, Alexandra, Eliot, Courtney, Ella, Lily, Bud, and Luke; great grandmother to Harlow and Monroe.
Jean was born in Murfreesburo, Tennessee. She attended the University of Tennessee where she met Allan. Jean and Allan moved to St. Louis in the early 1960s for Allan's employment at Monsanto. Jean enjoyed a lifelong love of literature. She earned a Master's Degree from Webster University and taught English at North Kirkwood Middle School and Kirkwood High School.
Jean and Allan retired in the early 1990s and spent summers at their cabin in South Haven, Michigan and winter months in Palm Desert, California where they enjoyed the company of many friends and family from St. Louis. They also travelled extensively with friends to many countries including China, England, Scotland, Mexico, Italy and Greece. They were active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood for over 50 years. They moved to Aberdeen Heights Senior Living Community in Kirkwood where they enjoyed socializing with many friends. Jean participated in book clubs, bridge clubs and the Wednesday Club of St. Louis.
Services: The memorial service will be life streamed at Kirkwoodpres.org at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6th and archived for future viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122.
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Janet Clark
February 10, 2021
My deepest sympathy too the Davis family.As a nurse I took care of Allen until he passed away. Jean and I remained close friends. She was so thoughtful, a joy to visit with.Jean had a winning smile. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Linda Port
February 9, 2021
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. I knew her from Aberdeen Heights and from The Wednesday Club. She was always a delight to talk with. She was a very kind, caring and gracious person. I will miss running in to her when I visit my dad at Aberdeen Heights.
WILLIAM STRUBEL
February 9, 2021
Jean was my Supervisor as a new Student Teacher at North Junior High (my alma mater) in 1975. Jean was the epitome of strength, grace and elegance.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely
Bill
Jeannie Martin
February 7, 2021
Your mom was one of my favorite people at church. I´ll always remember how encouraging she was to me personally. I´m thankful I got to know her. She will be missed!
Gayle, Don ,Laurie McLean
February 6, 2021
Your Mom was lovely-always a big smiles d wondering what was going on with our family. We will miss her.
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