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Florence Davis Obituary
Born: February 19, 1954 | Died: January 17, 2025
Florence "Flo" Simpkins Davis passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 following a vehicle accident while tending to her horses at her home.
With her beloved husband of forty-four years, Glen Davis, Flo and Glen opened the Boone electrical contracting business Glen Davis Electric in 1983, which they owned and operated for 38 years.
An avid skier, Flo taught skiing at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort for 40 years. Even though she was a mountain girl, Flo loved the coast and was a certified captain of seafaring sailboats.
Born in Wilson, NC on February 19, 1954 to William Howard Simpkins and Nancy Peacock Chesson Simpkins, Flo graduated from Fike High School in 1972. She received an associate's degree from Lees McRae College in 1974 and a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in 1976.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Whit Massey of Boone, and her son Will Davis and daughter-in-law Meghan, and three granddaughters, Waverly, Evie and Rosie Davis, all of Boone.
Flo was predeceased by her parents, her in-laws, Margie and Glen Davis of Plymouth, NC, her sister and brother-in-law, Luree and Paul Harrison of Greenville, NC and brother-in-law Andy Howell of Sanford, NC.
She is survived by her sister, Marge Howell of Sanford, sister and brother-in-law, Nan and Chip Alexander of Raleigh, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Gene Hassell of Columbia, NC, sister and brother-in-law Kim and Dean Sisson of Lynchburg, Va., and nieces and nephews Brooke Jones (Andy) of Bulls Bay, NC, Emily Howell of Washington DC, Bryan Hudson (Alison) of Raleigh, NC, Ben Howell (Christian) of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Christopher Hudson (Cherie) of Raleigh, NC, Marshall Sisson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
A life-long animal lover, Flo also leaves behind her beloved horse Rose, donkey Eddie, and her dogs, Louie and Beau.
A visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home, 683 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC.
Memorials may be made to Woof Pack Pet Services, 410 Appaloosa Trail, Boone, NC 28607.
Arrangements are being handled by Hampton Funeral Service, Boone, NC.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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Libbie Toth
April 5, 2025
Marge, I am so sorry to learn of Flo´s death. I remember her as a cute little freckle-faced child who looked up to you with love and admiration! May the peace of Christ surround you and your family.
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Becki Moore Newsome
February 18, 2025
Marge and family, I so sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant you the peace and grace you need at this time. Hugs my friend.
Lauren Pernetti
January 30, 2025
To the family of Flo Davis, Glenn, Nancy, and.Will. After many years of not being in touch, I contacted Flo on Facebook to see if she and all of you were doing ok after the devastating storm from hurricane Helene. Flo remembered me and looked forward to keeping in touch, as did I did too.
Flo was a wonderful woman, gracious, generous, and caring. I feel blessed to have been part of her world for the little time I spent with her.
My heart aches for all of you that she was taken so soon and so tragically.. I´m sure she was the glue that held your family, and your extended family together.
I pray Gods healing love and compassion gives you strength to carry on knowing Flo is with you always and forever.
Nancy, as a daughter who has also lost her mother please know I pray for you always in your loss. Both you and your mother made an indelible impression on my heart.
May God bless you all as you grieve the loss of your wife, mother and dear fried
Lauren Pernetti
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