Lorene Davidson, 91, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at The King’s Daughters Home.
Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Elmwood Cemetery with Dan Sites officiating.
Lorene was born on Feb. 7, 1929 in Callaway County, Missouri, to Clyde and Helen (Morris) Ferguson. She married John C. Davidson on August 8, 1953, and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Lana (Terry) Baclesse of Mexico; son, Glenn (Barb) Davidson of Fulton; four grandchildren, James (Stacie) Baclesse and Chris (Martha) Baclesse of Mexico, Karrie (Joey) Millard of Auxvasse and David Davidson of Columbia; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by daughter, Connie Knipp, grandson, John Knipp, and son-in-law, Gary Knipp, all of Auxvasse; and sister-in-law, Shirley Ferguson. She is survived by a brother, Earnest Ferguson of Centralia; and sister, Margaret (Clifford) Jones of Raymore.
Most of her life, Lorene was a stay at home mom making sure everything was in order. She was the first female mail carrier in Mexico and was a substitute rural carrier for several years. She also worked part time at Blattner’s Dress Shop and for many years, she loved volunteering at the VA Home.
Memorial donations may be made to The King’s Daughters Home or to Cystic Fibrosis. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.
Arnold Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.
