Lois Davids

Lois Ann Davids, 97, of Waldron, passed away December 13, 2024, at Major Hospital. Born November 20, 1927, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Dorothy L. (Buckler) and Cecil A. Cockerham. She married Roy L. Davids at Fort Benning Georgia Main Post Chapel on August 11, 1950, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2008.

She is survived by one daughter, Julee A. Davids; two grandchildren, Ashley N. (Dunagan) Kindred (Jonathan), of New Palestine, Indiana, and Abigail M. (Dunagan) Huber (Derrick), of Columbus, Indiana; and one great-grandchild, Ruger R. Kindred. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Edwin F. Cockerham, and sisters, Norma "Jeane" King LeClerc and Patricia Ayers Lumb. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Lois graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1946. She had a working career in government civil service, banking, investments, and real estate. She was Vice President of Investments and Private Banking at Farmer's National Bank and Shelby National Bank. She attended and graduated at the University of Indianapolis (Indiana Central) where she earned her degree in Finance and Banking in 1982, at the age of 55.

She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville, where she served as choir member, deaconess and Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of Nahamah Chapter 73, Order of Eastern Star, National Board of Realtors, Zonta International, and National Association of Bank Women.

After retirement, she and Roy became snowbirds and enjoyed many winters in the Ft. Meyers, Florida area, where they enjoyed golfing, fishing, and visiting their many friends from Indiana. She also enjoyed traveling and lived in most of North America, the Far East, and Europe, as well as visiting many of the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and Hawaii.

Mrs. Davids enjoyed painting. She left behind many watercolor and oil paintings for family and friends.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Rd. with Pastor Bruce Banister officiating. Burial will be in Norristown Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home.