Therese Mae Davis

Loving mother of Kevin (Laurie), Dan (Laurie), and Mark E. (Vicky). Beloved grandmother of Brian (Alexa), Luke, Shelby (Brian) Traicoff, Tabetha (Tyler) Davis, Amanda (Dan) Barnes, and Therese. Proud great-grandmother of Mac, Lilah, Calloway, Morgan (TJ), Serenity, Michael, and Tyler. Cherished great-great-grandmother of Sage, Ezra, and Grace. Dear sister of Patty Konopski and Dan Drogosch.

In addition to her parents, Therese was preceded in passing by her siblings, Cele, Franny, Edward, Mary Ann, Jimmy, Chuck, Jack, and Richard.

When asked to write her own obituary, Therese left her family with the following-

Early childhood and upbringing:

Born at home – 1361 Lenox – Already had 6 siblings – eventually had 10 siblings altogether – we were all dedicated to one another and were very close – attended St. Philip Neri School from grade 1 to 12.

Adolescent years:

These were fun years – Did many things with my friends – could not date till I was 16 – The highlight was going to my Junior Prom with the President of my class – I entered the convent at the end of my junior year – was a nun for six years.

Early adulthood:

Returning home from the convent, I got a job at Mich. Bell Telephone Company – my brother introduced me to Tom Davis – Tom + I were married – had 3 boys – I was a stay-at-home mom.

My proudest family moments:

The birth of my younger siblings – my sister graduating from nursing school – the days my siblings graduated – proud of my Dad – he was a lieutenant in the Det. Fire Dept. – proud of my Mom – she was the best cook, sewer, housekeeper in the whole world – had the best Mom + Dad in the world!

My proudest career accomplishments:

The raising of my three sons – wasn’t an easy job – they weren’t angels – but they turned out great – they made me proud.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, followed by a memorial service beginning at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.