Obituary of Norma Jean Davis

Norma Jean (Acton) Davis, 95, of South Bend, passed away at her home on Monday, April 17, 2023, with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on June 26, 1927, to the late Russell and Addie (Ray) Acton in Jasonville, Indiana. Shortly after graduating high school, at a reunion in South Bend, Indiana, Jean wed the love of her life, Donald Davis, on July 10, 1945.

Jean was really a homemaker at heart, her family was her biggest priority, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her faith was unmatched and she always looked forward to attending church, regardless of where she lived. She was a very active person, spending lots of time at the YMCA, either at the gym or in the pool with her sister, Shirley. Jean loved to cook and bake, especially her famous fruitcakes with her great-granddaughter. When she returned home after an eventful day, you would often find her reading the National Geographic or the Smithsonian, always reading from cover to cover. Jean was a simple person that never needed a lot to be happy; some would say all she would need is a Coke-Cola and some Chocolate Charlie’s!

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; twin sister who passed after just four days, Betty Acton; a half-sibling, Kenneth Acton and a great-granddaughter, Alivia Jean.

Jean is survived by her loving children; Florence Van Lew of South Bend, Russell (Cathy) Davis of Niles, sister; Shirley (Tommy) Campbell of South Bend; five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 521 E, Main St. in Niles.  A time of visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Hospice at 312 East Main Street, Suite 1

Niles, MI 49120.

Condolences, photos, and memories of Norma may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.