Obituary of Gertrude Lillian Davis

Gertrude Lillian Davis, 92, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 surrounded by family at Cortland Park and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 25, 1919 in Westkill, NY to Pearl Du Bois Hyatt and Watson Hyatt. Gertrude married Donald T. Davis on December 26th, 1936 and was predeceased by her husband of 69 years on February 17, 2006. She was also predeceased by her three sisters and brother. Gertrude and Don moved to Cortland in 1956 and was a Secretary for A.B. Gallagher Inc. from whom she retired. She was a member of the Cortland Free Methodist Church , and a former resident of Friendship house, 13 Leon Ave. Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughter Suestia (Richard) Peters of Schenectady, son Allyn (Joan) Davis of Cortland, grandchildren Stephanie Mattice of Cortland, Donald T. (Jennifer) Davis II of Dryden, Deana (Steve) Madigan of Dryden and Stacy, Shellie and Donald C. Mattice. Great grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon and Brooke Madigan of Dryden, Aidan and Liam Davis of Dryden, sisters in law Gladys Carman, Helen Davis and several nieces and nephews A calling hour will be held from 1-2 Thursday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave. with a service to follow the calling hour. Online condolences can be made at www.wright-beard.com Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss?our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Roger D. Davis My heart goes out to you. Aunt Gertie was very special and very loving and kind to all. I will be thinking of all of you. She is at peace and in the arms of the Lord. Love to all, Sharon L. Gibbs Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as you grieve the loss of your mother and grandmother, while also celebrating her life. Dennis and Pat Rew