Shirley Marie Davis

Shirley Marie Davis, 84, of Henrico, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was formerly a communication specialist with C & P Bell Atlantic/Verizon and was a Verizon Pioneer Life Member. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjiman Bland Davis; mother, Margaret Lilly; father, Harlos Lilly; sister, Josie Lilly; and grandson, Christopher B. Davis. She is survived by three children, Bonnie M. Talbot (John), Denise E. Pranger (Chris) and Mark E. Davis (Nancy); grandchildren, Michael R. Ellis, Jr., Amy M. Drescher, Amanda M. Davis and Andrew M. Pranger; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Commonwealth Senior Living West End for their care and kindness. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.