Juliet Gill Davis

Juliet “Judy” Davis died peacefully at home in Washington, surrounded by her family, on May 13, 2025. She was 95. Born on October 15,1929 in Georgetown, the daughter of Juliet Parris Gill and Theodore Nicholas Gill, she was a 4th generation Washingtonian. She grew up in the same house on P Street as her mother, and as a young girl would walk to The Jackson School, now the Jackson Art Center. She later attended The Potomac School and Madeira school. She graduated from The Shipley school where she had been a boarder. She went on to Pine Manor College, and after graduation, she married US Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant Edward Lawrence Davis Jr, “Ned” in December 1950. Together they had 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He predeceased her in 2012. She was also predeceased by three siblings.Judy, always adventurous and fearless, spent many years foxhunting in Virginia and England, sailing with Ned on the boat he built, and travelling abroad. She was an enthusiastic tennis player throughout her life and was still swimming laps and walking her dog at age 94. She was an avid gardener, painter and reader, and had a great sense of humor. Her early career was spent working in the family real estate business. Later, following her passion for art and England, she traveled for decades with Ned to England to buy 19th Century British Watercolors to bring home and sell. Always one to love a party, she enjoyed holding art openings at her home. She was never happier than when she was with her family and friends.She chaired the Christ Church, Georgetown Art show for over 25 years, which benefitted various local charities as well as the artists. At one time she worked as the Director of The Emerson Gallery in McLean. She supported the Washington Ballet and was able to go with them twice to Cuba where they performed. These trips were among her favorites.She was a member of Christ Church, Georgetown, The Sulgrave Club and The Acorn Garden Club. She was a life-long Democrat, breaking away from her family’s long held Republican tradition. She was a passionate advocate for the environment and women’s rights.Judy is survived by her four children; Edward Davis of Leesburg, VA (Laura), Nina Davis of Charlottesville, VA, Diana Ferris of Washington and Sonoma, CA (Peter), and Jennifer Davis of Charlottesville, VA, along with six grandchildren.A private memorial will be held in the fall. In lieu of flowers, please support her beloved Montrose Park, through www.montroseparkdc.org