Obituary of Linda Sue Davis

Linda S. Davis, 77, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born in Waynesburg, PA on April 7, 1948, to Charles and Ruth (Johnson) Wood. She married Ernest Davis in Peoria, on March 21, 1995; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Christine, Tammy (Doug) and Lisa (Bob); her sister, Carol Ann; 2 grandchildren, Cassandra and Jakob (Erin); and 6 lovely great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by mother and father, Ruth and Charles Wood; her son, Gene, and her great grandson, Maddix.

Linda worked as a beautician. She enjoyed long rides with her husband, hummingbirds, flowers (especially sunflowers, plants and the outdoors. She cherished cooking for her loved ones and had many friends that lasted a lifetime. She loved taking care of everyone and always did it with a big smile on her face. She will be dearly missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Cremation Specialist of Illinois is assisting the family.  A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Linda loved the outdoors, so her family has requested that you plant a tree in her honor. Online condolences may be left at www.CSofIL.com.

 “My Mother kept a Garden”

My mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart.
She planted all the good things That gave my life its start. 

She turned me to the sunshine
And encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. 

And when the winds and rain came,
She protected me enough,
But not too much, because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example
Always taught me right from wrong;
Markers for my pathway
That will last my lifetime long.

I am my mother's garden,
I am her legacy.
And I hope today she feels the love
Reflected back from me.

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