Lois Mae Davis, 98, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on May 21, 1928, in North Manchester to Charles Winfield and Florence I. (Minnick) Bagwell.
Lois graduated from Central High School in 1946. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1950 and later received her master’s degree in elementary education from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. On December 18, 1949, she married Rev. John W. Davis in North Manchester. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1997.
Lois dedicated more than 25 years to teaching in the Eastbrook School System. She was a faithful member of North Manchester United Methodist Church and was actively involved in United Methodist Women for decades. Music was one of her greatest passions. She loved playing the piano and singing, sharing her talents through the church choir and Timbercrest Choir. She also played the piano for various events in the Timbercrest Chapel.
In addition to her love of music, Lois enjoyed college basketball and cheering on the Indiana Fever. She treasured visiting with others, helping those around her, and traveling. Above all, she adored her children and grandchildren, who brought great joy to her life.
Lois is survived by her three children, Timothy John (Katie) Davis of Warsaw, Indiana; Michael Ted (Tammy) Davis of LaGrange, Kentucky; and Mary (Ned) Rogers of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Alice Dillman of Delaware, Ohio; and her brother, David Burton (Peggy) Bagwell of Baltimore, Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. John W. Davis; her son, Stephen Paul Davis; her daughter, Martha Jane Davis; and her brother, Richard Burton Bagwell.
Lois will be remembered for her dedication to education, her deep faith, her love of music, and her caring spirit. Her devotion to family and her joy in serving others touched many lives, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Family will receive friends from 12-2:00 pm Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm Thursday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, with Pastor Andrea Lantz officiating.
Preferred memorial is Timbercrest Employee Christmas Fund.
The memorial guest book for Lois may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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