Minnie Lee Davis

She was the daughter of George and Lucy Taylor. Born July 1926, in West Virginia, and raised in Spencer, VA.  Lee often remarked about the beautiful homes her father built in the area and the joy of growing up in Spencer.    Her father was an architect and builder, and the family farmed.  She had a brother, James Taylor, and sister, Mildred Taylor.  Her grandfather on her mother’s side was a Baptist minister, and her grandmother was an educator.  Lee learned the values of selflessness at an early age from her family and went on to also become an educator.  She earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA and a master's from the State University of NY at New Paltz in teaching.  

Lee met her husband and partner, George Davis, on a blind date in North Carolina.  They married in 1955 and made a home in Kingston, NY, where George worked for IBM and Lee taught fourth grade at Lake Katrine Elementary School. Her students loved her.  She often told stories of the exploits of the children she taught.  Lee’s favorite quip was about a student who walked in class with his shoes on the wrong feet.  She said, “Billy, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” and he said, “but, Mrs. Davis, these are the only feet I have.” 

Lee and George went on to have two daughters, LeeAnne Moore of Georgetown, TX, and Lori Davis of Arlington, VA.  Both daughters, as well as her grandson Alex Moore, who was the love of her life, survive Lee. Her surviving family includes Nancy Taylor and her children Rhonda White and Stanley Taylor and their children, as well as Wayne and Deborah Taylor and family, and  Jerry and George (Skeeter) Taylor and their families. 

After George’s untimely passing, Lee later married Elroy Mesz, who has also now passed.  They settled in Georgetown, TX.  Lee often opened up her home to those in need and offered shelter, advice, and lively conversation to all that came and joined her life.  Lee volunteered at the Caring Place, Village Elementary and PALS Place. She was surrounded by light; maybe she was the source.  She demonstrated unconditional love to her family and friends.  Lee believed in the relevance of all faiths and that we all serve a larger purpose in life. 

She loved to dance.  Lee just loved to get up and move to music, so much so, that our local paper managed to publish her picture several times doing just that.  Lee got her passion for dance from her father, who celebrated life and would often turn the kitchen into a dance floor where the family and friends would gather.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Austin for their phenomenal care, love, and support.  Also, thank you to all the ladies that allowed her to stay at home with dignity.

A service will be held at a future date to celebrate Lee’s life at United Methodist Church. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodists PALS Place Program, First United Methodist Church 410 E. University, Georgetown, TX 78626.   Additional services will be held at Mayo Baptist in Spencer, VA and Myosenji Buddhist Temple in Silver Spring, MD.