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Jane Merridith Davis, 68, Iowa City
Obituaries · October 29, 2015



Jane Merridith Davis, 68, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at her home in Iowa City.

A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at the West Liberty Community Center, 1204 North Calhoun Street, West Liberty. Visitation was from 9:30 until service time at the Community Center. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Family burial will be held in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous or a children’s charity of your choice.

Jane was born Jan. 12, 1947, in Iowa City, the daughter of Dwight and Wilma (Merridith) Davis. She was a graduate of West Liberty High School. Jane was employed with Oral B in Iowa City for 45 years and enjoyed her time volunteering at Mercy Hospital in the gift shop as well as going to the casino and crocheting.

Survivors include her four siblings: Carolyn Aranday of West Liberty, Marilyn (Kenneth) Wilson of Marion, Richard (Kim) Davis of Bella Vista, Ark., and Kathy (Gene) Miller of Iowa City; 12 beloved nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and -nephews; and eight great-great nieces and -nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters Harriett Theresa and Dorothy Christine; brother-in-law Sam; nephew Dennis Myers; and great-niece Kelcey Kay Wilson.