Lori Jeanne Davis

Lori Jeanne Davis, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.  She had been a member of the Green Valley community for two years, settling here to be close to family.

Lori was born on October 15, 1956, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Raymond J. and Edythe (Sperbeck) Coon, granddaughter of Ruth and Albert Sperbeck.  After graduating from high school Lori met the love of her life, Curtiss, and shortly thereafter they were wed on July 9, 1976, at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

During the first half of their marriage, Curtiss’ employment with Bechtel moved Lori and their children to 12 different states and 3 foreign countries. Lori didn't always love the moves, but she embraced them to ensure her family was successful. Along the way, Lori worked various jobs and returned to school at Victory Valley Community College in Victorville, California to become a medical assistant. Of all the jobs she held, the one Lori excelled at and loved the best was being a mother, homemaker, and primary support for her family. 

Her family was the center of her life.

Lori was a social and welcoming person. She was involved with the girl scouts with her daughters and was an active member of the Bechtel Wives Group, assisting and supporting wives and families new to the company as they learned to adjust to moving to new job sites. In Georgia, she was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Lions Club.

Lori loved shopping and sightseeing and always presented herself with her best foot forward and never without lipstick and a smile.  She loved to decorate her home and took pride in making it a welcoming and comfortable place. She loved going out to eat with family and had a sweet tooth for most all desserts - especially cheesecake, iced oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and orange swirl ice cream. Lori loved music and could often be heard singing along to her favorites, especially The Eagles.

Always loving and caring throughout her life, Lori was a shining example to her family and others with her positive attitude and her refusal to complain about her situation. She laughed and smiled her way through life and held on to her faith, even during her nine-year battle with cancer.

Lori is survived by her loving husband Curtiss at their home; by her parents, Raymond and Edythe Coon, of Bunnell, Florida; her daughters, Lauren Smith (Phillip), Manhattan, and Janelle Davis (Jeffrey Dubois), Waxhaw, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Ella and Fisher Smith, and Avery, Adler, Audra, and Arley Dubois; her siblings, Raymond Coon, III, of New Hampshire, Kylle Baker (Joe), of Florida, Scott Coon, of Massachusetts, Jeffrey Coon (Colleen), of New York, and Kelly Coon, of Massachusetts; and her mother-in-law, Marybelle Davis, at their home.

A private family graveside service will be held in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.