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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Mary L. Davies( November 6, 1914 - January 12, 2009 )
Mary L. Davies, 94, of West Lafayette, a long time resident of Brookston, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2009 in her home at Westminster Village. She was born on November 6, 1914 in Michigantown to the late Wilbur and Lola Wyant Lough. She graduated from Waynetown High School in 1933. Her marriage was to Paul Clements on March 8, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1958. She then married Clarence E. Davies on January 6, 1964 in Waynetown. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1999. Mrs. Davies worked as a bookkeeper at Woolworth's in Crawfordsville for many years, was a homemaker and helped on the family farm. She was a member of the Federated Church of Brookston, Brookston Home Economics Club, Brookston Order of the Eastern Star, and Cardarama. She enjoyed quilting, vegetable gardening, playing the player piano, was a great entertainer, cook, and story teller. She loved being around people and had a tremendous zest for life. She was well known for making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Surviving are her children, Rosemary Doan (husband: Steve) of Roswell, Georgia; Janice Patterson of Fishers, Indiana; Jill Goss of Kansas City, Missouri; Doug Davies (wife: Sandy) of Brookston; and a sister, Mamie Richardson (husband: Forrest Lyn) of Crawfordsville. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow at the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Matt, Geoffrey, Jon, Kirk, Tonya, Lowell, Ike, Brooke and Erin; and 11 great-grandchildren who gave her great joy. Preceding her in death with her parents are her sisters, Mildred Henthorn, Mae Stout, and Martha Rusk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary Davies to Camp Tecumseh and mailed to Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (P.O. Box 509, Brookston, IN 47923).
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