Brenda Davis

Brenda Davis

Brenda Davis, 74, of Thebes, and formerly of Cairo, died at 2:45 p.m.  Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born on Nov. 16, 1947, in Olive Branch, the daughter of Wilburn and Mary Petitt Farris.  

She married Cloyce Jeff “CJ” Davis on Jan. 9, 1976.  He preceded her in death July 20, 2015.

Mrs. Davis worked for 32 years at Burkhart Manufacturing in Cairo. She was a member of Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Gene) Kennedy of Mounds and Crystal (Chris) Smith of Thebes; grandchildren Brent (Tarah) Kennedy of Villa Ridge and Lynlee Smith of Thebes; great-grandchildren Blaize and Blaire Kennedy; three brothers, Dean (Miranda) Farris of Kevil, Ky., Paul (Susie) Farris of Villa Ridge and Steve Farris of McClure; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and by four siblings, Kenny, Sandy, Donna and Jimmy.

Funeral services were at noon Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo. The Rev. Larry Potts officiated. Interment followed in Mound City National Cemetery.

To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com.

Crain Funeral Home in Cairo was in charge of arrangements.

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