Kerlin Y. Davis

Kerlin Y. Davis, age 87, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 25th, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, March 10th, 1937 in Barnard, Missouri to Harold and Thelma (Tompkins) Dougan.

Kerlin was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and worked as a homemaker in her own home. She was a member of the Eagles F.O.E. and enjoyed going on sightseeing trips throughout the country. Kerlin also loved to travel locally to follow her favorite bands, listening to their performances and dancing with friends. She cherished socializing over coffee and spending time visiting with loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter Donna (Lonnie) Tompkins of Maryville, Missouri, Alan Langley of Maryville, Missouri, and Bill (Tammy) Davis of Jacksonville, FL. Kerlin is also survived by her sisters Betty Cooksey of St. Joseph, MO, Ruth (Ron) Bailey of Maryville, MO, and Susie (Richard) Strauch of Barnard, MO. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Gilbert, Colten Langley, Colby Pankau, Jeff Davis, Jenn Sayers, and Jonathan Gregory. Several great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Kerlin was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ivan Langley in 1995, her second husband, Gene Davis in 2017, and her sons Roger Langley and Michael Langley, granddaughter Dawny Gilbert, sister Etta Mae Langley, and brother-in-laws Loren "Shorty" Langley and Gerald Cooksey.

Graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens in Maryville, MO. Arrangements are being handled by Bram Funeral Mome. Kerlin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.