Nancy Anne Arbuckle Davis
Nancy Anne Arbuckle Davis of Carmichaels, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Nancy was born, April 26, 1933 during the Depression, to Gilbert and Dorothy Ebner Arbuckle.
Preceding her death she are two brothers, Gilbert Arbuckle and Ron Arbuckle, and a sister, Charlotte “Cookie” Arbuckle Shoup. She remained close with her siblings and their families throughout her life.
In May 1952, she married Donald “Duck” Davis, who passed away in 1986.
Nancy was a lively, spirited woman who made everyone in her life feel special and loved.
She took dance lessons from an early age, and started her own dance studio when she was in high school, Nancy’s School of Dance. Throughout her life, she loved all kinds of dance and music. She took tap dance lessons on and off well into her 70’s, which can be seen in a cherished family video tap dancing to “Tea for Two”. Nancy also loved to read, and instilled that love in her family.
In addition to the overwhelming occupation of raising five children at any one time, she excelled at an eclectic assortment of jobs during her lifetime, including working as a nurse’s aide and being a bartender. She worked as a cook for many years during various times of her life and was always well respected as an employee. She worked for many years at a dairy farm as a cow milker; and her family will attest to her continued love of cows, particularly Holsteins. She was heard singing “I’m just a girl who loves cows” just this past year.
After the passing of her husband, she moved to Florida with her youngest daughter, who was still at home. She enjoyed Florida for 20 years, making many new friends and enjoying the ocean, as well as lots of walks along the beach.
Her last two years were spent in Rolling Meadows/WeCare in Waynesburg, where she thrived. If there was a music, art or social activity offered, she was there. She made many new friends with the residents and the staff.
Nancy always retained her good nature, her positive attitude and her down home sense of humor. She loved to swear, but it was always with kindness and humor; all of her friends and family loved hearing her use her favorite adjective (sh**), and will carry that term on with love.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, is her son, Michael Allen, age 13.
Nancy is survived by her children and their families: Debbie (Sam) Cavallo of Flinton, Pa., Susan (Ron) Mavrich of Laramie, Wyo., Patti (Kim) Makrush of Carmichaels, Don (Sue) Davis of Hickory and Michelle Davis Consalo of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren: Misty Yarnish, Sam Cavallo IV, Bryson and Alan Makrush and Max and Destinee Davis; and 16 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, DeeAnn Mercier and many other nieces and nephews.
As were her wishes, her remains will be placed near her son and husband in the Center Cemetery of Midway. She asked for no immediate service, just a “big bash” whenever her family could get together. With those instructions, a celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. In her memory, she would ask that you “be kind to each other; it doesn’t help anybody to be mean”. This was how she lived her life, and this is what she stressed to others, especially in her final years. This is why we love our Mom, Gram, Aunt Nancy and friend.
Funeral Arrangements provided by the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320. 724-966-5100. Paul M. Lesako Owner / Supervisor.