Martha Jean Davis

Martha Jean Davis, age 76, passed away November 20, 2020.Jean was born on December 11, 1943

in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Roy
Cates and Martha (Roberson) Cates. Jean is survived by five sisters, Alice Lynn McKinney
(Donald Ray), Sherry Gail Rittenberry (Tommy), Sandra Aileen (Johnson) Phillips, Glenda Fay
Cates, Judy Ann Corbitt (Bill) and one brother, Roger Dale Cates (Pat) of Tennessee. Jean
graduated from Howard High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Following high school, Jean had
plans to go onto college but instead she met David Wayne Davis (Wayne/Dad) on September 1,
1960. Jean and Wayne married on June 16, 1961. Wayne (Dad/Grandy) had his Heavenly
birthday on January 29, 2015. They were married for 53 years. Throughout these years, Jean
worked at Southern Bell, Reemay, Century 21 and was a substitute teacher for elementary and
middle schools in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Jean and Wayne were blessed with a daughter, Christy
Lynn Kruklinski (Michael) and a son, David Wayne Davis, Jr. (Inger). Together they have six
grandchildren: Emily (Kruklinski) Coggins (USMC Captain Robert Coggins), Alex Kruklinski,
USMC Lance Corporal Paige Conover (deceased April 27, 2019), Casey Berger, Honor Davis and
Chase Davis. Jean became blessed with three great grandchildren and was aware a great
granddaughter is expected in March of 2021: Peyton Lee, Paisley Marie and David Alexander.
Jean and Wayne lived a beautiful life lakeside on Old Hickory Lake in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee for
25 years. Along with their children, they enjoyed boating, fishing, water skiing and being near
the water. Our family spent more time on the lake than on land and it seemed more boats
were purchased than cars. Upon retirement, Jean and Wayne moved to Florida and joined a
golf and country club. Jean became an active member of Bible Study group. She enjoyed water
aerobics and playing golf with the ladies’ league. Jean also enjoyed an early evening round of
golf with Wayne. For retired people, they were quite busy but never too busy to visit with their
grandchildren. Jean was known as Nana amongst the grandchildren. As years passed, little tags
were added to her name such as Napping Nana and Nana Banana. Jean acted as if she did not
like her special names but everyone knew deep down, she appreciated the extra love. These
special names have been passed on to the great grandchildren for safe keeping. Jean’s passions
in life included her eternal love for God, love for her husband, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren, her Bible Study group and her girlfriends. She never met a stranger and her
friends often spoke of her love and compassion. In January 2020, Jean moved from her home
in Ocala, Florida to Grand Villa of St. Petersburg. It was here that Jean soon learned of another
family. This was a family of Angels that would help take care of her as the days progressed.
Jean loved her caregivers and every single one of them loved her. She touched many lives
during her years on earth.

An intimate gathering will be held on Saturday, December 12th at Ponce Inlet, Florida. This
beautiful beach was often visited along with family but even more frequented when it was just

Jean and Wayne. It became their “spot”. They also had many favorite restaurants but their
most favorite was Deck Down Under. Following the scattering of ashes by Christy and David,
family members in attendance will break bread together at Jean and Wayne’s most favorite
restaurant. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff for the loving care received at
Grand Villa of St. Petersburg and the personal attention given from the Suncoast Hospice
Empath Health Coral Team. Special appreciation for the professionalism of Veterans Funeral
Services.

Jean Davis was known as a beautiful daughter, loving sister, nurturing Mom, devoted
grandmother and the BEST “Nana Banana” in the world! The family suggests memorial
donations be made to any organization that supports American veterans and their families.