Sue Davis

SALEM, Ill. — Blanchette Sue (Davenport) Davis, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of Pocahontas, Illinois, departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra.  She had attained the age of 80 years, 5 months and 12 days.

Sue was born on July 24, 1939, in Sikeston, Missouri. She was the daughter of James A. and Velma M. (Mays) Davenport. On Sept. 14, 1962, she was united in marriage to Howard Wray Davis, Sr. and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2007.

Sue was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother.  She retired from the medical field as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She was of the Protestant faith.   

Left to mourn her passing is a son, Howard (Rebecca) Davis Jr. of Woodlawn, Illinois; and a daughter, Karen (Ronnie) Hicks of Bingham, Illinois; and a son-in-law, Dave Kutz of Highland, Illinois; grandchildren: Sarah (Nick) Jett, Lindsey (David) Jackson, Connor (Desiree) Kutz, Mallory (Chelsie) Hicks, Emily Hicks and Jacob Davis. Sue had four stepgrandchildren: Amy Kutz, Kristina (Levi) Halford, Amanda Hicks and Jessica Rickett.

Sue also had six great-grandchildren, numerous great-stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also surviving is her sister, Emily Davenport of Springfield, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Toby Sue Kutz; three grandsons, Jerad Davis, Jeremy Davis and Kyle Kutz; and two sisters, Claudette Holden and Fern Moss. 

Sue chose to be buried at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Missouri, alongside her husband. Per Sue's request there will be no public visitation or funeral service.

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Memorials may be made to the donor's choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home, entrusted with the family's care.

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