Para Lee Carter Davis
Decatur
Mrs. Para Lee Carter Davis, 94, longtime resident of Decatur, passed away March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her four children, Dot Tuggle (Charles), of Double Springs, Jim (Lynda), of Houston, Texas, Allen (Jill), of Huntsville, and Faye Christen, of Bozeman, Montana. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, (10 grandchildren spouses), and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, walter (Buck); her parents, Walter and Bessie Carter (Sylacauga); three brothers and three sisters and one grandson, Stuart Davis of Nashville, Tennessee.
She was born in Sylacaugua, lived in several cities and moved to Decatur in 1956. She served as a Scout Leader for several Girl Scout Troops and was the Head of the Summer Day Camp program for many years.
Mrs. Davis was a member of First Presbyterian, First Christian, and Austinville United Methodist Churches. As her life changed directions, so did her church families, but they were all very important to her. She was an active member of women's circles, Sunday school, and activities in the church. She enjoyed family night dinners and helped prepare many meals.
Mrs. Davis was an active member of TOPS Club and quickly reached her KOPS status. She served as an officer in the Decatur chapter for many years. She worked in food services for the school system and was the cafeteria manager at several schools.
She and Mr. Davis loved to travel and considered a trip to the Holy Land one of their highest achievements. She was an avid crafter and loved to sew and quilt.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to noon in the chapel at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home. Following visitation there will be a service in the chapel beginning at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the churches listed above, Hospice, or your favorite charity.