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Delores “Dee” Davis

August 26, 2022

Delores “Dee” Davis

Delores “Dee” Davis, 63, of Castalia and formerly of Milan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Dee was born to the late Frances (Case) Irvine and Elmer Newsome on October 5, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Edison High School and met and married the love of her life Carl Davis. Dee worked for Douthit Communications for 34 years and attended church at The Chapel in Port Clinton. Dee enjoyed gardening, reading, Harley rides with Carl, the beach, dancing and her most prized possession, her family. Dee was larger than life and would give anything for those she loved. She cherished making special memories with her family and grandkids. She was the queen of planning birthday parties, anniversary and beach trips, epic Christmas celebrations, bonfires, sleepovers, and fashion shows for the grandkids. She also enjoyed time at the racetrack and being outdoors and was always buying small things “just because”. She made everyone she came in contact with feel special and loved.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Carl Davis, her children Jake (Chris) Davis of Lisbon, John (Melissa) Davis of Grafton, Christina (Joe) Schelb of Indian Land, SC, her 12 grandkids Katlyn (Josiah) Norman, Max (Jenna) Davis, Hannah and Lyvia Davis, Gage and Baylee Smith, Evan and Marin Davis, Sienna and Aria Schelb, her sister Glema (Phil) King of Sandusky, brothers Jonah (Ruby) Newsome of Phelan CA, Daniel Newsome of Sandusky OH, and Allen Newsome of Ironton OH, her mother-in-law Tina Davis of Castalia, as well as many brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Frances (Case) Irvine, sister, Erlena Medina, infant sister Inez, grandparents L.B. and Cynthia (Hunter) Case, and father-in-law Carl Davis Sr.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at Collins Cemetery.

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Delores “Dee” Davis

Delores “Dee” Davis, 63, of Castalia and formerly of Milan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Dee was born to the late Frances (Case) Irvine and Elmer Newsome on October 5, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Edison High School and met and married the love of her life Carl Davis. Dee worked for Douthit Communications for 34 years and attended church at The Chapel in Port Clinton. Dee enjoyed gardening, reading, Harley rides with Carl, the beach, dancing and her most prized possession, her family. Dee was larger than life and would give anything for those she loved. She cherished making special memories with her family and grandkids. She was the queen of planning birthday parties, anniversary and beach trips, epic Christmas celebrations, bonfires, sleepovers, and fashion shows for the grandkids. She also enjoyed time at the racetrack and being outdoors and was always buying small things “just because”. She made everyone she came in contact with feel special and loved.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Carl Davis, her children Jake (Chris) Davis of Lisbon, John (Melissa) Davis of Grafton, Christina (Joe) Schelb of Indian Land, SC, her 12 grandkids Katlyn (Josiah) Norman, Max (Jenna) Davis, Hannah and Lyvia Davis, Gage and Baylee Smith, Evan and Marin Davis, Sienna and Aria Schelb, her sister Glema (Phil) King of Sandusky, brothers Jonah (Ruby) Newsome of Phelan CA, Daniel Newsome of Sandusky OH, and Allen Newsome of Ironton OH, her mother-in-law Tina Davis of Castalia, as well as many brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Frances (Case) Irvine, sister, Erlena Medina, infant sister Inez, grandparents L.B. and Cynthia (Hunter) Case, and father-in-law Carl Davis Sr.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at Collins Cemetery.

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Doug and Kathy Parthemore

August 30, 2022

Carl and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. We remember her as a sweet and caring person. Thoughtfully, Doug and Kathy

Gletha and Clyde Sitz

Leeds, AL
August 29, 2022

You will be so Missed Dee, I will cherish our laughs and times together forever. I can only Say God had his plans for you, we will never understand why but you are a shinning Angel now Cuz. I had just looked at a picture of us a few days ago and laughed., you were keeping me warm with your arm around me and us outside laughing and having a cig together of course. Will miss you laugh! You always made everyone laugh and smile. Love you.

Leslie engman

Beaumont, TX, US
August 29, 2022

We have been friends with Carl and Dee for 40 plus years. We may not have talked often or saw each other often but when we did it was like we had just talk the day before. I will miss our talks and the memories we have is Neverending. Loved her like a sister and will miss the times that we did talk or get together. Love all of yall and we are praying for you all.

Betty Robinette

Huron, OH
August 28, 2022

God bless and comfort all of you.

Tracee Medina

Long Beach, CA
August 28, 2022

I poem I wrote for her:

All of the sudden and unexpected it was,
I must be present, I say thus because,
I wasn't for her motherand self loathing occurred.
The guilt tortured my heart, oh haven't you heard?

I'm in disbelief. You couldn't have passed.
Rest peacefully with your mother and sister at last.
My heart aches for your and your family left behind.
I hope that close soon we all find

Swift and painless I hoped your passing had gone.
I hope that comfort in that fact will be for everyone.
Forever you'll sleep in His presence you three.
For of this life you are now completely free.

Rest easy with grandma Frankie and my mom! I'm sure they are both elated and sad to see you.

Tyler & Sarah Tansel

Swanton, OH
August 28, 2022

She will always be “Grandma Dee” to my kids and the memories they have of her will never be forgotten.
Our family is mourning for the loss and her family.
Psalm 34:18

Emmitt Carroll

Wakeman, OH, United States
August 28, 2022

I still cannot believe this has happened.Such a vibrant LADY gone before her time.But ANYONE that kenw Dee knows shes with her mother and all the other ones she loved that went before her.Shes already where we all hope to be when our time comes.She meant ALOT to me and i loved her bunches.My heart goes out to Carl and Kids and G.Kids.We will be praying for you.

Lorna Waldrup

Charlotte, NC, US
August 28, 2022

Gone way to soon. We will never know why God wanted you as His Angel now. Death is not something we will ever understand. You my amazing cousin will be missed tremendously. The memories I have of us will forever be cherished.

Sonya Clark

Melbourne, FL, USA
August 28, 2022

Carl and family, Dee was a special lady, just like aunt Frankie. Always opening her heart to anyone she came in contact with. I remember her and Carl coming to Florida to see my mom and stepdad and sit for hours on the front porch talking. You welcomed my stepdad as if you had known him your whole life. Dee will be greatly missed by myself and many others. She was taken way too soon but God only knows why. Carl, you and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort you in these trying times. God has received another angel!!! RIH Dee

Ruby Newsome

Phelan, CA, United States
August 28, 2022

Dee why God chose to take you so suddenly will always be an unanswered question. But you will continue to live through those wonderful children of yours. Thank you for the honor of having you in my life. Rest in peace your light will continue to shine through those lives you have touched. My heart is broken. Love you always and for ever.

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