Geraldine L. Davis, 97, of Richeyville, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in her home.

She was born February 8, 1924, in West Brownsville, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Brown Jeffrey.

Mrs. Davis was a 1941 graduate of Centerville High School.

She was employed as a seamstress in Republic for more than 10 years and was also a dedicated homemaker.

Geraldine enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, flower gardening, canning, cooking and baking. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are two children, Vivian Orlandi (Gene) of Richeyville and James Rex Davis of Lynchburg, Va.; a sister, Lucille Courtwright of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Wendy Mucho and Terry Orlandi; seven great-grandchildren, Gene, Christin, Drew, Jarett, Paige, Kyle and Breyden; nine great-great-grandchildren, Karly, Mya, Geno, Annabelle, Aria, Raigan, Hadley, Enzo and Lucia; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her husband, William E. "Skip" Davis; grandson Gene Orlandi; great-grandson Randy Frost; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville.

Source: Published by Observer-Reporter from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2021.

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