Mrs. Lillian Sammons Davidson

Lillian Sammons Davidson Obituary Age 93, born in Ft. Valley, Georgia on July 15, 1921 and died in Shelbyville, Tennessee on July 17, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert Alvis (Bob) Davidson, and a daughter, Diane Davidson Fulton. Survived by her two sons, Robert (Linda) Davidson and Marks (Charlotte) Davidson and a daughter, Carolyn (John) Hurt; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lillian was the daughter of Early Mems Sammons and Clara Lillian Strain Sammons (who died in 1923, when Lil was 2 years old). Lil graduated from LaGrange High School in 1939 and attended LaGrange College until her marriage in October, 1941. During World War II, Lil travelled with Bob to various Naval stations throughout the country, including Newport News, VA, Portsmouth, NH and Port Arthur, TX until his ship sailed for the South Pacific in 1944. Lil was a homemaker, seamstress, gardener, cook and beloved mother to four children but dedicated considerable time to Church, community and charitable organizations, including serving as President of the Shelbyville Woman’s Club, Shelbyville Garden Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a long-time volunteer for the American Red Cross Auxiliary, Girl Scout leader and Sunday school teacher. Lil was actively involved in public education with many years of service to the Bedford County PTA, including President in 1968, and over 30 years as a substitute high school teacher. Lil enjoyed many lifelong friendships, especially with a group of ladies self-described as the Shelbyville GRITS Girls – she is survived by 4 of the original 11 members: Annette Palmer, Angie Bobo, Cornelia Riddle and her beloved friend and “chauffeur”, Mary Lynn Prince. A memorial service will be held at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel at 2022 N. Main Street in Shelbyville at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19th, preceded by a period of visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Friends and family are invited to the Shelbyville Country Club at 12:30 pm for lunch. Private burial services will be at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, Tennessee. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Carriage House for their love and friendship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Vashti Center (a United Methodist Home for Children), 1815 East Clay Street; Thomasville, GA 31792 (Lil’s home from 1931 to 1933) or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements.

Mrs. Lillian Sammons Davidson

July 15, 1921 - July 17, 2014