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Davis -- Willie Era Davis passed away quietly in her sleep at the Ladera Nursing Center in Albuquerque on Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 10:15 a.m. A resident of Albuquerque since 1950, Willie Era Davis was born and raised on the family ranch in Goldthwaite Mills County, Texas on January 10, 1907. She graduated from Center PT High School, Center Pt, Texas. Born to Leona Traylor Marler and Samuel A. Marler she was the 9th of ten children, having six sisters and four brothers along with many nieces and nephews. Upon graduating from High School she received a ranch in Magdalena, NM in 1927 where she proceeded along in ranching. Later where she met her future husband of 60 years. Thurman Archie Davis who with son, James M. Davis preceded her in death. She is survived by five children, Wilford Davis of Albuquerque, NM, Trudy and husband, Brad Shelburn of Lafayette, OR, Bob Davis of Wenatachee, WA, Larry Davis of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Thomson of Rocky Pt. NC; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be held May 7, 2002 and May 8, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Graveside Services will be May 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in Sandia Memory Gardens two blocks north of Alameda and San Pedro NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 6216, 2631 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is handling her arrangements.
        Published on: Thu May 09, 2002