Virginia Lois (Knowles) Davis

Virginia Lois Davis passed away passed away peacefully Sunday night, June 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family and special caregivers.  Born October 27, 1942, Lois was a lifetime resident of Smithville.  She was a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church, retired from Val-Dor Industries and later from Mid-South Agri Chemical.  Her big smile, compassion and friendly manner will be missed by many. 

Lois was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Anthony "Tony" Davis; parents, Elmer and Jessie Luna Knowles; her sisters and brothers, Betty Jo Atnip of Smithville, Joyce Large of White Pine, Lovell Knowles of Louisiana, JT Knowles of Cleveland, TN; and a sister and twin brothers who died as babies.

She is survived by her beloved (and patient) husband of 65 years, Jimmy C. Davis of Smithville; one sister, Ruth (Ronnie) Hobbs of Smithville; step-daughter, Jackie Golden of Sparta; local and much loved nephews, Ricky (Lisa) Atnip and Danny McGinnis both of Smithville, Nick Large of Chattanooga and Roger Large of White Pine; two sisters-in-law, Marsceen Davis and Lenora Davis as well as multiple other much loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, many friends and relatives as well as special caregivers, Doris Lynn, Fay Adkins, Winona Lee, Tammy McDonald, Tanna Harris and the compassionate team from Gentiva Hospice.  

Funeral services will be held 3:PM Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Mahan, former pastor and long-time friend will officiate.  Burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday July 7, 2025, 3:PM until 7:PM and Tuesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 3:PM. 

In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church, in memory of Lois.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Davis family.

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