MARY IDA DAVIDSON

April 26, 1925-Jan. 9, 2010

Mary Ida Davidson, age 84, of Monticello, Ky., passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa, Ind.

She was born April 26, 1925 in Monticello, Ky., the daughter of the late Proctor and Lizzie (Hurt) Patton.

She married Otha Dishman, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by four sons-Everett (Sherrie) Patton of New Paris, Ind., Danny (Linda) Davidson of Goshen, Ind., Steve (Nancy) Davidson of Kimmell, Ind. and Jeffrey Davidson of Goshen, Ind.; three daughters-Betsy Penrose of Goshen, Ind., Loretta (Rick) Kline of Avilla, Ind. and Becky

(Larry) Kauffman of New Paris, Ind.; two brothers-Bill and Herbert (Della) Patton, both of Monticello, Ky.; one sister-Alice Hill of Monticello, Ky.; one son-in-law-Thomas Crabtree; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends who mourn her passing.

She was preceded in death by one daughter-Patricia Crabtree; one son-in-law-John Penrose; and one grandchild-Nathan Kauffman.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, relative and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Clyde Adkins officiating. Burial followed in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.