{"id":12453,"date":"2024-03-09T09:56:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T14:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=12453"},"modified":"2024-03-10T12:06:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T16:06:14","slug":"davis-betty-jo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/davis-betty-jo\/","title":{"rendered":"Davis, Betty Jo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In fond remembrance of Mrs. Betty Jo Davis, of Centerville, Tennessee, who passed away <\/span>peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 94 at Lifecare of Centerville. As a cherished <\/span>cornerstone of her family, Betty embraced the role of mother, grandmother, and great-<\/span>grandmother with boundless love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Born in Coble, Tennessee to the late Brown Lee McClain and Georgia Edith Coble McClain, on <\/span>February 27, 1930, Betty was an exceptional educator who demonstrated a profound love and <\/span>commitment to education. After graduating with honors from Middle Tennessee State <\/span>University, Betty fearlessly taught 5th graders outside of the Nashville area for two years. On her <\/span>very first day, she welcomed over thirty students to an inclusive environment. In a memorable <\/span>twist that day, a young boy brought a snake in a box, marking the beginning of Betty\u2019s journey in <\/span>education. Betty later spent several years educating both children and adults about good eating <\/span>choices through the University of Tennessee\u2019s Expanded Nutrition program, and then found her <\/span>true calling back home teaching Freshman English in addition to English electives at Hickman <\/span>County High School.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Betty met Bill Davis while they were lab partners in a chemistry class at MTSU. Not long after, <\/span>she and Bill were married in 1958 and together they raised two children. As a beloved hostess, <\/span>she and Bill orchestrated big family meals and often welcomed guests in their home. Her <\/span>passion for cooking and baking transformed every gathering into a feast of warmth and joy. <\/span>Betty\u2019s generosity was as sweet as her homemade chocolate chip cookies. She dedicated <\/span>herself to spreading joy by packing and delivering these treats to dear friends in the Nursing <\/span>Home, at Tulipwood, and to friends confined to home. Betty also loved to fish. She could bait <\/span>her own hook with a worm and take the fish off herself, all while maintaining perfectly manicured <\/span>nails. Betty was an excellent seamstress and made everything from hand tailored suits to t-<\/span>shirts to swimsuits appropriate for the many days her children spent playing in the creeks <\/span>around the county.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to her parents Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Davis, sister, Mary <\/span>Luther, sister. Nancy (Elijah) Roder, sister, Rebecca Jane McClain and grandson, Evan Davis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Brad (Monica) Davis of Centerville, <\/span>Tennessee, Lynn (Walter \u201cBubba\u201d) Nelms of Germantown, Tennessee, brother-in-law Don <\/span>Luther of Centerville, Tennessee, grandchildren, Louis (Macy) Nelms, Carter Nelms, Jackson <\/span>(Kristie) Nelms, Savannah (Austin) York, Barrett (Holly) Davis, Lauren Messick and seven great grandchildren: Madden, Davis, Everett, Charlie, Emmy, Birdie, and Savannah. She also leaves several very <\/span>dear cousins, nieces and nephews.<\/span><\/p>\n

Betty was a devoted member of Centerville Church of Christ and leaves an enduring legacy as <\/span>both an inspiration and a cherished member of our academic community. In lieu of flowers the <\/span>family ask to please make donations to the Emma Nicks Education Fund at Centerville Church <\/span>of Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitation with the family will be 10 March 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County. <\/span>Funeral Services will be 11 March 2024 at 2:00 PM at Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N Central Avenue, Centerville, TN with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Centerville, TN.<\/span><\/p>\n

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Davis family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In fond remembrance of Mrs. Betty Jo Davis, of Centerville, Tennessee, who passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 94 at Lifecare of Centerville. As a cherished cornerstone of her family, Betty embraced the role of mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with boundless love. Born in Coble, Tennessee to the late Brown Lee McClain and Georgia Edith…<\/p>\n

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