Donna Rae Ellison Davis Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donna Rae Ellison Davis of Sparta, North Carolina, who passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Rae Ellison Davis to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Ray Ellison Sr. and Claudine Weeks Ellison; her husband Charles Foster Davis (Bud); her sister Joann Ellison Carter (Leonard); her nephew Ricky Reed; and her great grandchild Robert Lewis of Texas.
She is survived by: her sons, Tom Davis (Geoff Gingerich) of New Jersey and Todd Davis (Sheri) of Piney Creek; her grandchildren, Denise Lewis (John), Victoria Davis, Katelyn Sisk, Beau Davis, Angus Gingerich and Duncan Gingerich; her great grandchildren, Allison Mood (Gunner), Janey Lane Lewis, Ember Davis, Paisley Davis, Adeline Davis and Dallas Hedrick; her siblings, Janice Lee Reed (Phil) of Blacksburg, VA and James Ray Ellison Jr. (Anne) of Oak Hill; and her nieces and nephews, Leonard Carter Jr. (Kelly), James Ray Carter (Karen) and Kelly Sue Stanley (Joseph).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24th 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (3470 U. S. Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC 28640). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 24th 2026 at 5:30 PM at the same location.
