EVELYN DAVIS

She was born November 12, 1934 in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Iva Groves Dawson.

Evelyn was a member of the First Christian Church in Shadyside, Ohio, Order of Eastern Stars, Bellaire and Shadyside Chapter where she served as past Worthy Matron, Companion of the Temple and Ladies of the Commandry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jean L. Davis, whom she married on June 19, 1954; her sisters, Thelma Palmer and Averetta Young; and a brother, Carl Dawson.

Surviving are her children, Deborah Jean Beekman of Cambridge, Ohio, and James William Davis of Caribou, Maine; and her brother, William Dawson of Cortland, Ohio. Also two granddaughters, Deborah Mishelle Porter and Melanie Jean (Tim) Barnes; six great- grandchildren, Jayden, Skyler, Logan and Savanah Porter, Connor and Caleb Barnes; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Shadyside Chapel, 3900 Central Ave., on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Eric White officiating. Interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church by going to TMCFunding.com. Share your thoughts and memories with Evelyn’s family at www.bauknechtalt meyer.com.