Sue Davis

Sue Davis of Lebanon passed away on May 22, 2015 at the age of 82. She is the wife of James E. Davis. On May 15 of this year they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Davis attended the University of Chattanooga and was a registered nurse graduating from Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Following graduation she worked as a surgical nurse with an ophthalmologist. In 1955 she worked as the campus nurse for Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tennessee. She also served as a charge nurse at Foree Hospital in Athens. Mrs. Davis later became charge nurse for the Pediatric Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She greatly enjoyed her work in the nursing profession and held a lifelong passion for helping others in need. After raising her family she returned to nursing. Mrs. Davis was part of the medical team that performed the first kidney transplant at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She served several years as a nurse on their kidney transplant unit before retiring in 1986. Mrs. Davis has been a resident of Lebanon for over 50 years. She is a past member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority and the Lebanon Tourist Club. She was active with Centenary and Otterbein Churches and a member of the United Methodist Women for many years. She also served as State President for the Indiana Research Association for children with disabilities. Mrs. Davis remained a devoted wife, mother and grandmother throughout her life. Her interests included movies, reading, cooking, and sports. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Dr. and Mrs. Davis for many years shared their winters together in Marco Island, Florida. She enjoyed the beach, the beautiful sunsets and their many Florida friends. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Davis is survived by her son Dan E. Davis of Lebanon. Also her son, Gary J. Davis of Lebanon and his wife, Ann. She has two grandchildren Zachary J. Davis and Allyson K. Davis both of Lebanon. Her extended family include Tom and Ingrid Temple of Lebanon and their daughters Laura and Anne. Also her husband’s nephew Randy Davis and his wife Stephanie of Borneo, Malaysia and their daughters, Samantha and Cassie. A celebration of life service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015. A reception and visitation with family and friends will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Arrangements are being handled by Myers Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Community of Shalom, P.O. Box 135, Lebanon, IN 46052 or Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, 515 W. Camp St., Lebanon, IN 46052.

Sue Davis

March 12, 1933 - May 22, 2015