Joan was born in Vernon, TX to Albert Noel Grisham and Helen Benton on April 3, 1947. She graduated from Round Rock High School in 1965. She received her undergraduate degree from LSU and was proud to received her Master’s Degree from Texas A&M. She married the late Dennis William Natho Sr. on January 1, 1966 in Round Rock. They went on to have one child, Dennis William Natho (Ellington) Jr. She later went on to marry the love of her life, Joseph C. Davis on June 24, 1990. After 25 years of teaching Joan retired from Round Rock ISD in 2001. She enjoyed her retirement doing her favorite activities like gardening, entertaining friends & family and especially decorating for Christmas.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Noel & Helen Grisham and her sister Jane Grisham McGary.
Joan is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joseph Davis, one son, Dennis Ellington and wife Tashia, one sister, Jean Aiken and husband Buddy, six step children: Carol Henderson, Brenda Thompson, Terry Green, Dona Simon, Joe Davis and Brian Davis, two grandchildren, Ryan and Chris Ellington, 13 step grandchildren, one niece, Amy Aiken, one nephew, John David Aiken along with numerous lifelong friends.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Ellington, Chris Ellington, John David Aiken, Brian Davis, Joe Davis and Justin Davis
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
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The family of Joan Davis wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the most caring staff at Legacy at Crystal Falls and Halcyon Home Hospice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Davis family.
