Taylorville Obits

Phyllis (Lewis) Davidson of Edinburg

Phyllis (Lewis) Davidson, 70 of Edinburg passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 3:48 PM at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November, 8, 1943 in Smithboro, IL daughter of George Mearl and Alberta “Bertie” (Jones) Lewis.  She married Stephen Davidson. He preceded her in passing.


She is survived by her mother: Bertie Lewis of Greenville, IL; son: Clay (Rachel) Davidson of Auburn, IL; daughter: Amy (Dan) Stuart of Edinburg, IL; grandchildren: Caly and Ryleigh Davidson, T.J. Henn, Paige and Emma Stuart, Kyle (Jamie) Stuart; brothers: Terry (Cindy) Lewis of Greenville, IL, Jerry Lewis of Smithboro, IL, and Kevin (Becky) Lewis of Pleasant Mount, IL; sisters: Connie (Jerry) Criner of Woburn, IL, Paula (Burl) Marohl of Greenville, IL; sister-in-law: Bunny Lewis of Greenville, IL; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in passing by her father, George; father-in-law: Howard; mother-in-law: Jennie and  brother: Gary Lewis.


She had retired from the D.C.F.S. after 38 years of service.  She was a member of the Rochester Christian Church. She was a pianist  and singer all her life including at Nashville North in Taylorville. She enjoyed sewing, having lunch at Bob Evans in Springfield.  Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and being involved in all their school activities


Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Darryl Bolen officiating.  Burial will follow at the Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg.  Visitation will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.


The family will be hosting a dinner at the Edinburg Community Building in the Edinburg Veterans Park immediately following the graveside services for a time of sharing memories of Phyllis.


Memorials may be made: To The Family


Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, Illinois


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