Surrounded by her loving family, Phyllis Clare Davis, 94, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 21 at Blessed Hope Church, Vinton, with Pastor David Condry officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Phyllis and her family.

Phyllis was born October 2, 1928 in Tama County, the daughter of Donald and Faye (Overturf) Heaton. She attended school in Vinton and graduated from Lincoln High School. On October 20, 1946, Phyllis was united in marriage to Dick Davis. She was employed as a secretary in the Vinton school system and then as a sales associate for Davis Family Shoes.

Phyllis enjoyed square dancing, playing bridge, crocheting, crafting, golfing, playing pool, wintering in Mission, TX with Dick and spending time with her family. She was a member of Blessed Hope Church and involved in many activities there.

Left to cherish memories of Phyllis are her sons: David (Kristie) of Vinton, Michael (Michelle) of Sanborn, IA, William (Bette) of Liberty, MO and Robert (Laura) of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren: Michelle (Ed) Lovetinsky, Ryan (Melanie) Davis, Jamie (Ryan) Johnson, Jada (Douglas) Hinrickson, Lauren Davis, Jennifer (Matthew) Voth and Luke (Ellen) Davis; and her sixteen great-grandchildren who affectionately called her "G.G."

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 73 years, Dick; and brother, Howard.

A memorial fund has been established.

Condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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RB September 19, 2023, 10:25 am Ryan and all your family, a truly lovely lady has left us and we were all blessed to have known her. My sincere sympathies to your family. Rosie
BA September 19, 2023, 12:07 pm Very sad to hear the loss of a special friend thru the year. She will be missed. Thinking of you with love and prayers in the days to come
COD September 19, 2023, 1:16 pm Mike, My sympathies to you and your family. You parents were wonderful people and a great asset to the Vinton Community.
Carole O’Deen Daniel
AC September 19, 2023, 4:13 pm Rest in peace Aunt Phyllis.
BEW September 19, 2023, 5:54 pm I enjoyed spending time with her at Windsor Manor. She will be missed.
JB September 19, 2023, 5:56 pm Our condolences to your family, We have many great memories of being with Dick and Phyllis.
Pastor Jim and Karen