Obituary for Ida Arlene Davis

IDA ARLENE DAVIS

Ida Arlene Davis, 80 of Rush County, passed away on January 6, 2021, in Rushville. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Metamora, to the late Robert W. and Charlotte (Osborn) Gordon. Arlene was a 1958 graduate of Connersville High School. She married E. Stanton Davis on September 5, 1964, and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2017. Arlene attended Raleigh Christian Church. She was a member of the OES Martha Poe Chapter #143 since 1967. During her years in the OES, she was a Past Matron eight times, 12th District Deputy in 1978, Past Guardian in Bethel #92 as Job’s Daughter, and dual member of OES Lewisville Chapter #463. Arlene was also a part of “Hi Neighbor” in the Homec Club. She adored spending time with her family.

Arlene is survived by her two sons, Derek (Donita) Davis of Rushville and Gordon (Bilinna) Davis of Rush County; brothers, Harold (Pat) Gordon of Connersville and Phillip (Sandra) Gordon of Tomball, Texas; Vivian (Brent) Shepler of Blooming Grove; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Richard Stanton Davis; sister, Carol Newhouse.

Burial of ashes will take place at Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Cemetery Association. Moster Mortuary is entrusted to the services of Arlene.