Shiela Fonda Davis, 75, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital on June 29th, 2024.
Shiela was born in Ottumwa, IA, on April 6th, 1949, the daughter of Wilford Rick and Hildred Daniels. Shiela and her sisters were raised by their grandparents, John and Mattie Rick from an early age. On November 12th, 1966 ,Shiela Rick married Larry Davis in Livonia, MO, and two daughters were born to this union. Larry preceded her in death in 2019. Shiela was a simple private lady. She enjoyed her trips to the library to pick out mystery novels, crossword puzzles, and being the caregiver of her extended family. Sheila took part in babysitting her grandchildren as a substitute for daycare, so a close bond was forever formed and appreciated. Those grandchildren were Shiela’s whole world.
Shiela is survived by her two daughters, Robin Hirst and husband Doug of Unionville, MO, and Kim Harris and her husband Bob of Jacksonville, MO. Shiela’s surviving grandchildren are Whitney Hirst and significant other Brandon Nix of Unionville, MO, and Bryan Harris and wife Shelby of Jacksonville, MO. Shiela is also survived by two great grandchildren, Schylar Hirst and Walker Nix and a sister, Winnie McKinley and husband Gary of Ibera, MO.
In addition to her husband, parents, and grandparents, Shiela was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Rick.
A graveside service with family and friends present was held for Shiela at the Unionville Cemetery on July 1st, 2024 at 2:00 pm under the direction of Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home.
