Daisy Davis

Obituary for Daisy T. Davis Daisy Treadway Davis, 88, passed away November 17, 2009 at her residence in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on July 5, 1921, in Madison Illinois; the third of three children born to the union of James and Catherine Treadway. Always a committed student, she attended Dunbar Elementary in Madison, IL, Danville High School in Danville, IL, and graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit Michigan. After graduating from high school, she began her college career at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. After relocating to Toledo, Ohio, she married Alexander Davis in 1944. To this union three children were born: Lynn Carol, Alexander Michael, and Duane Lionel. In 1956, Daisy completed her undergraduate studies and graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.S. in Education. Later, she went on to earn both her Master of Education and Educational Specialist Degrees also from the University of Toledo. Daisy was employed with the Toledo Public Schools where she taught as a Special Education teacher at Gunckel and Ella P. Stewart Elementary Schools. She retired in 1985 after 33 years of service. An avid reader and seamstress, Daisy also enjoyed working on behalf of her community. She was a member of Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church where she sang in the Sanctuary Choir and was active with the Lay Organization and the Stewardess Board. Upon relocating to Dayton, she joined the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. Daisy was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. Preceding her in death was husband Alexander, daughter Lynn Carol and son Alexander Michael (Mike) Sr. Daisy is survived by her loving son Duane Lionel (Gloria) Davis and step-daughter Phyllis Gregory; grandchildren Michelle L. Davis, Alexander M. Davis Jr., Traci E. Davis, Christopher A. Davis, Lena C. (James) Pittman, Roger E. Hoard, Ellyn D. Davis, Keenan Gregory and Harold K. Gregory. Also left to mourn her passing are eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Wake services will be Friday 6-8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Services at 7p.m. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday Payne Memorial Church, Rev. Regina Mangrum, officiant, Dr. Roland L. Glenn, eulogist. Interment will be private, donations can be made to Southern Care Hospice Inc., or Miami Valley Chapter of Alzheimers Association. www.dalefh.com