Davis, Nancy M

PEORIA, Ill. — Nancy M. Davis, 56, of Peoria, Ill., passed away at 1:56 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at her residence with family by her side. Nancy was born on April 5, 1954, in Peoria, to Louis and Johanna Anderson and later resided with Ezekiel and Rose Davis of Davenport, Iowa. She was employed the past 10 years with School District 150. Previously, she was employed by District of Columbia Public Schools for 12 years. She was a licensed funeral director, phlebotomist and a graduate of Howard University, Washington, D.C. Nancy was an avid volunteer for many non-profit and religious organizations. Nancy was a member of Kingdom Temple C.O.G.I.C. and former member of Riverside Community Church. She leaves her precious mother, Rose Davis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four sisters, Damita (Al) Davis-Wren of Dover, Fla., and Mary Anderson, Constance Anderson and Julie Anderson, all of Peoria; eight brothers, Robert Davis and Kevin Davis, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., Byron (Rasheen) Davis of North Port, Fla., Gerald (Barbara) Anderson, Stephen (Bertha) Anderson, and Robert Anderson, all of Peoria, Donell (Barbara) Anderson of Houston, Texas, and Wendell Anderson of Inglewood, Calif. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom she cherished. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Ezekiel Davis of Davenport, Iowa, and father, Louis Anderson, mother, Johanna Anderson, sister, Theresa Mack, and brother, Loyce Anderson, all of Peoria. Services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010, at noon with final respects to family received one hour prior to services at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Living God Temple 130, 2815 W. Lake, where Rev. E. Patterson will officiate. Gestures of love will be received at 722 W. Melbourne Ave., Peoria, IL 61604. The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co., Pekin/Peoria, will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com. From QC Times November 10,2010