Marilyn J. Davis

Marilyn passed away on Wednesday, 10/26/2022 following an accident at her home. She was 75 years old. Marilyn was born in Fairland, OK and grew up on her family's farm near Bluejacket, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children of Buel and Dorothy Davis. After the death of her parents in an automobile accident when she was 13 years old, Marilyn went to live with her sister, Peggy (John) Schenk, and became a surrogate older sister to her niece Shelley and nephews, Perry and Mark. Marilyn also loved her grand and great-grandnieces and nephews as each of them appeared on the scene. She also has cherished the children of her brother Royce (Clarene) - Buel, Lydia, and Royce Jr. - and their children. Marilyn was a vital member of First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, MO since December of 1976. In her 20’s, Marilyn began working as a speech pathologist with the Special School District of St. Louis County. She advanced in her career and became an administrator in the Special School District in St. Louis. At the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, Marilyn sang alto in the Chancel Choir, and was gifted in reading scripture or participating in skits, sketches, and plays. She served with enthusiasm, in whatever capacity was asked of her - with the youth program, Confirmation classes, Parish Life Ministry, and since 2019, as the Clerk of the Congregation and recorded the meetings of the Church and its Executive Ministry. She was strongly involved with their women's groups, Devine Diners, and almost countless other connections. During the last few years of his life, Marilyn fell in love with Herb Niemeyer and was there with him through the spate of poor health as his life ended, this past January. She also mentored Herb's granddaughter Sophia Monaco through her Confirmation process. Marilyn loved her many friends at the Church and loved to help and serve others. Marilyn will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her and loved her. Marilyn’s memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, MO on Saturday, November 12th at 10 am. Valhalla Funeral Home is handling her cremation and flowers. Valhalla’s website follows. www.valhallafunerals.net Marilyn will be inurned by family and close friends at the Bluejacket Oklahoma Cemetery at a later date.

Marilyn J. Davis

July 13, 1947 - October 26, 2022