Anna Lucille (Story) Davis

Anna Lucille Davis, 82, of Benton passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.

She was born in Olive Branch, IL on January 19, 1943 the daughter of Frederick & Dorothy (Hill) Story.

She married Wilbert Davis, Jr. on June 14, 1962 and he preceded her in death on September 18, 2001.

Mrs. Davis was a member of the Elco Baptist Church. She was a cook at Jean's Country Kitchen for several years and worked at the Rend Lake Golf Course as a cook & waitress.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her:

6 Children:
Melody Minton & fiancé Eric Cuttill of Ewing
Scott Davis & wife Kathy of Macedonia
John & Donald Jonavis of Benton
Dorothy Goen & husband Kevin of Bonnie
Curtis Davis & wife Lori of McLeansboro
Tonya Thiele & husband Jason of Benton

25 Grandchildren

61 Great-Grandchildren

9 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Sister: Betty Jordan of Grand Tower

Sister-in-law: Joy Varner of Tamms

Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Son-in-law-Tracy Minton, 1 Grandson, 1 Granddaughter, 1 Great-Great-Grandson, Sister-Shirley Morris and Brother-Everett Varner.

Private Graveside services for family and close friends will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 23rd at Liberty-Ridlin Cemetery with Pastor Robbey Smith officiating.

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