Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Jean (Russell) Davis, 66, of Madison, WI passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a recent diagnosis of cancer and courageously living with MS for over 35 years. Elizabeth was born on November 13, 1948, in Cambria, WI, the second daughter of Charles A. and Ella M. (Inselman) Russell. Liz spent her formative years in Cambria and attended school there, graduating from Cambria-Friesland High School with the class of 1967. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Cambria. Liz made many memories growing up in a small town in the 1950-60's era, fondly reminiscing with family and friends of the times she enjoyed as a girl, whether it was sledding on the grade school hill, playing softball on the school diamond, ice skating on the Mill Pond and swimming at the local pool and most always doing these things with her sisters or the neighborhood friends. Liz also enjoyed many past times in her adult years, which included, bicycling around Madison, boating and fishing on the lakes, playing softball, cross-country skiing and golfing with her many dear friends.
Liz married James C. Davis Sr. on May 5, 1990 in Madison, they would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in May. Through the years, Liz and Jim enjoyed golfing, boating and fishing, working on home projects together, cruising in their Thunderbird convertible with The Madison Convertible Club, and cheering on the Badgers, Brewers and Packers.
Liz appreciated the many friendships she made while working at MG&E, Madison. She retired in 2006 after 36 years of employment with the company.
She was a faithful member of Bashford United Methodist Church, Madison.
Liz, always the proud Aunt, took great joy and special interest through the years in her nephew, Brian Miller and nieces, Kristine Pickhardt and Kara Eisenga and their families, always celebrating their successes.
Liz is survived by her husband; James C. Davis Sr., her sisters; Barbara A. (Robert) Miller of Payson, AZ, Katherine L. (Gary) Koopmans of Randolph, WI, nephew; Brian R. (Karen) Miller and children; Drew, Brianne, and Ian of Fall River, nieces, Kristine A. (Steve) Pickhardt and children; Megan Elizabeth (fianc� Ross), and Allison of Randolph, Kara L. (Jeremy) Eisenga and children; Ethan, Owen and Maella of Naples, FL. She is further survived by a stepson; James Davis Jr, and his children; Jeannette and Byron and a stepdaughter; Jody Franklin and her children; Mikayla and Kiley, all of Stoughton, an aunt; Dorothy (Inselman) Bauer, Hornitos, CA, and a sister-in-law; Sandra (Robert) Greenwood and their sons; John and Dan all of Baraboo. She is also survived by several cousins and many very dear friends.
Liz was preceded in death by her parents Charles A. and Ella M. (Inselman) Russell, grandparents, Perry and Harriet (Dunham) Russell, and August and Ida (Meyer) Inselman and her mother-in-law; Jeannette Davis.
Funeral services will be held at the BASHFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 329 North Street, Madison on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 am with Reverend Brenda Wingfield officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of services.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Liz's dear friends who put in countless hours to help care for her and to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for all the care and compassion given to Liz and our family.

Cress Funeral Home
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, Wisconsin
608-249-6666
www.cressfuneralservice.com