Betty L. Davison

Betty L. Davison, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:37 A.M., Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Betty had worked at Turco Manufacturing. She also worked as a caregiver for Gold Plate. Betty was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. She enjoyed fishing, canning vegetables, shopping and traveling. Betty also loved playing the slots in Vegas. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

She was born September 6, 1939 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Toth) Ward.

She married Roger Allen Davison on August 2, 1958 in Cottleville, MO and he preceded her in death on December 24, 2020.

She is survived by two sons - Edward Davison and Judy Smith of Du Quoin, and Daniel Davison of Texas, three daughters - Lisa Davison of Du Quoin, Suzanne Cline of Marion, and Michelle Davison of Du Quoin, one sister - Christine Gibbs of Phoenix, AZ, five grandchildren - Christopher Cline of Otsego, MN, Brandy Strohl of Marion, Ashley Cline of Santa Monica, CA, Erica Page of Greys Lake, IL, and Matthew Sensenbach of Belleville, IL, and five great grandchildren - Troy, Trevor, Hailey, Sophia, and Layla.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Private graveside services were held.

Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.