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Elna M. Davis, 94, of Watseka

Elna M. Davis, 94, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

Elna was born on December 8, 1926 in Oakwood Twp., the daughter of Carl E. Liggett and Myrtle A. (Alverson). She married Edward A. Davis on January 18, 1946 in Westville and he preceded her in death in August 2001 along with two brothers, Merle and Carl Jr.; and two sisters, Margaret and Evelyn.

She is survived by two sons, Carl “Whitey” (Alice) Davis of Watseka and Donald G. (Sonia)Davis of Gridley; one brother, Dean (Karen) Liggett of Gilbertsville, KY; two sisters, Linda (Bill) Ingram of Catlin and Marilyn (Michael) Gehring of Galesburg, IL; one brother-in-law, Loyal Davis of Broadlands, IL; six grandchildren, Christine (Scott) Flota of Watseka, Tammy (Wayne) Hickman of Watseka, Matthew (Kristin) Davis of Watseka, Scott (Caryn) Davis of Bloomington, Tim (Kathleen) Davis of Lexington, Susanna Foster of Kentland, IN; 10 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Elna was a member of Pittwood Christian Church since 1952, Order of the Eastern Star, lifetime member of NEA, IEA, IRTA, and member of the IMHA and Iroquois County Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and watching the Cubs.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 funeral service on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Jim Davis will officiate. Burial will follow at Embury Chapel Cemetery in Hope, IL.

At the family’s request, if attending the visitation or funeral, please wear a facemask.

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