Obituary for Freda F. Davis

FREDA F. DAVIS

Freda F. Davis, age 97, of Brookville, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Knolls of Oxford where she had been a resident for several years.    

Born December 11, 1924 in Aberdeen, Ohio she was one of five children born to the late Fred M. and Maude Elizabeth (Baber) Gray. She was united in marriage on September 8, 1945, to the late Marvin L. Davis, and he preceded her in death on December 22, 1987.

A homemaker, in her leisure time she enjoyed flowers and flower gardening, as well as following the Cincinnati Reds.

Survivors include six children, Loren “Butch” (Maria) Davis of Osgood, Rick (Joanne) Davis of Connersville, Melody Brummett of Brookville, Mary Sue (Jamey Conrad) Rutledge of Brookville Jeff (Joyce) Davis of Brookville, and Joel Davis of Brookville; 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, as well as three great-great grandchildren with another on the way in.

 In addition to her parents, and husband Marvin, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melinda Knippenberg; four brothers, Fred Gray Jr., Dodson Gray, Bill Gray and Harold Gray.

Family and friends may visit from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Jerry Rader will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 11 a.m. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, with burial following in Dale Cemetery in Connersville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the EW Tatman Underprivileged Childrens Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.