Bonnie Ruth Davis, of Covington, passed away at the age of 81. Mrs. Davis was a woman who loved her family, friends and her church. She was considered by those who knew her well to be an amazing hostess. Mrs. Davis had a gift for making genuine connections with people and was happiest entertaining family and friends. In the 80s, she contributed as a social editor for The Covington News after having a successful career as an interior designer. In addition to playing bridge with her friends, Mrs. Davis was a member of various clubs which included the Satsuki Garden Club and The Rose Society. She liked perusing and collecting antiques and had a lifelong curiosity for history and genealogy. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her grandson, Nathaniel Beiser; parents, Rev. Richard Henderson and Bonnie Victoria (Stafford) Brubaker; and sister, Jerry Herman.
She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 61 years, Thomas Harold Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jay Denson; son and daughter-in-law, LaMar and Judy Davis; grandchildren, Zachary Beiser, Jaymi Denson, Carmen Davis; Kelsey Jones and husband, Joe; great-grandson, Aiden Castleberry; sisters and brother-in-law, Nina Whittlesey, Hannah Hill, Blanche and C.B. Johnson, Richie Beagles; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Davis will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. John Pearrell officiating. Friends are welcome to visit with her family at the funeral home, three hours prior to the service, from noon to 3 p.m.