Cora May Davis

On February 4, 2023, our Lord and Savior welcomed home Cora May Davis (Jordan), 81; She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Cora was born on June 8, 1941, in Phoenix, AZ, and was the 6th out of 7 children born to Elijah and Nolia Jordan.

Cora grew up in several cities; Her family lived in Phoenix until 1945, when they moved to Anadarko, OK, where she started working at the age of 5 in the cotton fields, helping her mother and siblings to harvest cotton. In 1947 her family then moved back to Phoenix for three years before moving to Artesia, NM, and eventually settled in Phoenix, AZ, in 1953, where she met her high school sweetheart Terry Lynn Davis. They were married on June 28, 1959, and continued to live in Phoenix for the next twelve years, where they welcomed three children. In 1971 they moved to Dixie, WA, where they have called home ever since, and welcomed their 4th and final child into the world. Cora devoted her life to raising her children while also working at Gardner’s, Kmart, and the Bon Marche.

Cora was a dedicated philanthropist who lived her life with love and grace. Choosing to lead a life of service, she was a member of the Sunshine Rebekah Lodge #56 and held the office of many offices during her membership, including the office of Noble Grand; she also was an integral part of many committees with the Rebekah lodge. She generously donated to causes close to her heart and spread kindness by staying connected with others through cards, letters, and kind words.

Cora was the definition of perseverance, and even after having to drop out of high school, she was determined to finish, so she completed her High School Diploma by mail, taking her eight years, finishing in 1968, and then she went back to obtain her Clerk Certificate from Walla Walla Community College which she completed in 1986. She was an avid reader and could often be found with a book in hand and sharing her love of books with her family.

She is survived by her Sons, Jeff (Lisa) and Michael Davis of Dixie, WA; Daughters, Nora (Matt) Davin and Judy Davis, both of Walla Walla; Grandchildren, Holli (Jason) Miller, Andrew Davin, Jordan (Jacob) Nelson, Christopher Davin, Brandee Stewart, Kayla (Riley) Boone, Sha-Lynne Stewart, Zach and Ashley Hubbard, Nate Shelley; 6 great-grandchildren; Stepbrothers, Truman Jones of Dublin, TX and Bill Jones of Kingman, AZ; Sisters-in-law, Mary (David) Jackson, Linda (Chuck) Miller both of Dixie, WA, Nell Davis of Walla Walla, WA; Brother-in-law, David Davis of Bulter, PA, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Davis; her parents, Elijah and Nolia Jordan; Stepmother, Beulah Jordan; Mother and Father-in-law, Lynn and LaVerna Davis; Brothers, Franklin, Elijah jr. and Kenneth Jordan; Sisters, Wanda Maxine, Lenora, and Wanda Lee Jordan; Stepbrother, Brad Jones; Brother-in-Law, Dale Davis; Grandson, Josh Shelley.

In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Cora’s honor to causes close to her heart: Dixie Fire District 8, Christian Aid Center, Herring House (through the St. Mary Foundation), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the March of Dimes through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, WA 99362. In addition, friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.

There will not be a viewing; Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church of Dixie Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10:30 am, followed by a graveside service at the Dixie cemetery. Potluck to follow at Dixie Firehall.

The family would like to thank Providence St. Mary Medical Center Staff, District 8 Fire Department, Walla Walla EMTs/ Ambulance crew, The Sheriff’s office, and the county coroner’s office for the compassion and care you showed Cora and our family.