Leola Davis

Leola Frances Davis, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Fountainbleau Lodge.

She was born April 22, 1917, in Murphysboro, Ill., daughter of George L. and Velma Leola Lingle Miller. She and Dr. Thomas Woodrow Davis were married July 25, 1947, in Jackson, Tenn. He died Feb. 1, 1970.

She earned a master's degree in library science at Peabody University in Nashville, Tenn. She taught at Franklin Elementary School and Central High School, and retired from Booneville, Miss., Public Library. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and active in a garden club.

Survivors include a daughter, Frances Lynn (David) McLain of Cape Girardeau, and a grandchild, Renee Rachell McLain of Cape Girardeau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.

Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.