She was born on December 19, 1934 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Clinton Earl and Wilma Louise (Claussen) Miskell. She married James E. Davis on February 4, 1956 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2011.
Earla had worked as an assistant administrator for Heritage Manor Nursing Home and Regency Care Center in Springfield. She enjoyed crafting of all types.
She is survived by her 3 children, Matthew W. (wife Diane) Davis of Loami, IL, Jamie R. (husband Ric) Wright of Derby, KS, and Jerilyn W. (husband Craig) Shepherd of New Berlin, IL; 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Allison, Melissa, Josiah, Matthew, Mark, Jordan, Krista, Taylor, and Madison; 14 great-grandchildren, Gage, Bode, Finley, Huxley, Raelyn, Brynley, Lainey, Easton, Eisley, Brayden, Mason, Liam, Olivia, and Lyla; 1 brother Don L. (wife Sue) Miskell of Chatham, IL; and 1 nephew, Ben.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home, Springfield. Private family services will be held. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Springfield Office, 2309 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite E, Springfield, IL 62704 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
