Geneva L. Davis
June 15, 1928 ~ August 25, 2021
Geneva L. Davis, 93, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord at 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Geneva was born in North Vernon on June 15, 1928 to Rev. Frank and Erma Daily Youngman. She married Arvel Gene Davis on September 2, 1944.
Geneva was a member of Bethel Holiness Church for many years. She proudly supported her church, Bethel Holiness School, as well as several Bible colleges and missionaries throughout the years. Geneva was a homemaker who raised four children and also worked at flower from the Woods for almost 20 years. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, growing both flowers and a vegetable garden. Geneva lived in the same house in Lowell for over 70 years, and was a good neighbor to all around her. She was a beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all.
Survivors include her sons, Arvel Engene (Brenda) Davis and Richard W. Davis both of Columbus; daughters, Lynda S. (Kenneth) Dill and Dawn M. Burton both of Columbus; grandchildren, Daniel Burton, Joshua Burton, Bryan Dill, Renee Perry, Christopher Dill, Gene Davis, Marc Davis and Christine Shafer; 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arvel Gene Davis; a brother, Francis Youngman; sisters, Marie Streeval and Thelma Graham; a grandson, Brian Davis and son-in-law, Roger Burton.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Thompson and Rev. Nathan Shockley officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Holiness Church, Bethel Holiness School or A missionary of your choice.
You are invited to view her memorial video, sign the online guest book and send a message of condolence to the Davis family via the funeral home website:
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Such a beautiful lady with a heart of gold.
We always enjoyed the outdoor flowers and decorations she put. My Aunt Fern and Grandmother Mary Dionne knew her more than I did but she always spoke when I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Celeste on Vance St
So sorry for your loss. She is a wonderful lady. She always shared a story about Jesus with me. We always worked on her car. Sending prayers and love to her family.
Connie from Connie and Steves Auto Repair
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Geneva was my 2nd Mom…I grew up across the Street from here,my whole life..Even when I lived in Brown County,I would see her setting on her porch & go over to talk to her all the time & my cousin Sherman who welcomed her to heaven I’m sure..I know she was tired of living this Old age with all the ache’s & pain’s that goes with it..Her & my Mom were best friends forever until she left us…I know they were the 1st. to build homes in Lowell & always were together,at our home or her’s everyday drinking coffee & chatting about all the newest head lines & gossiping with all the other ladies on Adkins St…I loved taking her a rose on valentine’s day,I told her Patty didn’t need that many…I will always have a special place in my heart for her..I know she is soo happy now to join all her family & friends upstairs now…Rest in Peace Mom,Big hugs to you,look forward to seeing you again back home again soon,Love always…Bill
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