Opal Gibson Davis Obituary (1934 - 2020)

Opal Gibson Dickerson Davis, 86, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Mrs. Davis was born on August 5, 1934 in Blacksburg, VA and was a daughter of the late Norman and Bessie Ellen Gibson Dickerson. She was a farmers wife and worked for RMH for over 20 years before retiring. She was a member of the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary and member of Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. On April 9, 1955 she married William Gene Davis who passed away on May 24, 2014. Surviving are her children, Jeffrey L. Davis of Harrisonburg, Stephen W. Davis and wife Linda of Dayton, Todd Davis and wife Maryanne of Bridgewater, Tracy L. Davis Myers and husband Jackson of Broadway, Jana D. Hobbs and husband Andrew of Delmar, MD; siblings, Norma D. Wall, Janis D. Perdue, Toni D. Fain; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel D. Schoffstall. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend Lauren Eanes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Avenue, Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The casket will be closed. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.