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Thelma Davis

Thelma L. Davis, 94, Hills, formerly of Luverne, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. Services were Wednesday, May 10, at Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. The Rev. Bart Fletcher officiated. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Thelma Scott was born to Rhody and Carrie (Leas) Scott on April 28, 1912, in Rock County. She graduated from Luverne High School. She married Jerry Davis on March 28, 1936, in Luverne. After their marriage the couple lived in Magnolia. She worked at the Magnolia Post Office for more than 20 years, where she served as postmaster during wartime. She retired in 1964. Mr. Davis died on Feb. 24, 1962. She later moved to Luverne. She became a resident of Tuff Memorial Home Feb. 17, 1998. Mrs. Davis was a member of United Methodist Church in Luverne and the Luverne VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and needlework. Survivors include four nephews, Marv (Hermina) Tripp, Worthington, and Jack, Charles and Michael Davis; two nieces, Judy (Carroll) Koepsell, Worthington, and Jane McKay; one brother-in-law, Bob (Dorothy) Davis, Anoka; and several great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry; a sister, Meroe Tripp; a brother-in-law, H. Marvell Tripp; and a special friend, Roger Mork. A tree will be dedicated in memory of Thelma Davis by Hospice of Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital. Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.

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