Obituaries
Eleanor Burns Davis, 93
April 21, 2014
Eleanor Burns Davis, 93, formerly of Millersville, PA, died on April 21, 2014, at Moravian Manor where she was a resident. Born in Wilmerding, PA on May 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Flora Spielman Burns.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Glenn H. Davis; two sisters, Edith Burns Dyal and Janet Burns Westman; and one brother, Charles L. Burns, Jr.
She earned a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1942.
She taught early childhood education in Greensburg, PA, Westwood, NJ, and for many years was a first grade teacher in the Penn Manor School District in Millersville, PA.
She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, PA.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by a son, Glenn H. Davis, Jr., husband of Christine L. Davis, Birmingham, AL; two daughters, Nancy D. Smith, wife of Philip E. Smith, Lancaster, PA, and Carol D. Hodes, wife of Jeffrey A. Hodes, Herndon, VA; six grandchildren, Rebecca L. Davis, Glenn H. Davis III, husband of Abigail Orr Davis, Phillip A. Hodes, husband of Elizabeth Reilly-Hodes, Sarah J. Hodes, Drew D. Smith, husband of Jillian Smith, and Evan B. Smith; and three great grandchildren, Zachary Hodes, Katherine Hodes, and Brenna Smith.
The family is grateful for the devoted and conscientious care of the staff in the Herrnhut unit at Moravian Manor.
A memorial service will be held at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. with The Rev. Dr. Ann Osborne officiating. The family will greet guests immediately following the service. Private interment will be at the Highland Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moravian Manor, 300 W. Lemon Street, Lititz, PA 17543 or Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page
Condolences to the Family
August 31, 2014
We all loved Eleanor, especially my Dad, her baby brother. She will be missed very much. Love David Burns Sr.
April 25, 2014
Dear Nancy,
I am very sorry for your loss. The loss of a mother, regardless of age, is a difficult one. Our moms were our first loves, nurturers, cheerleaders, and “consciences.” Hoping that you will find peace in your fond memories.
Love,
Mary Ann Jacobs
April 25, 2014
Sorry for your loss I am so much gonna miss her she was my girl I’m gonna miss her giving me my kiss on the cheek every day and will miss seeing yous as we’ll take care love Stacy
April 24, 2014
We are so sorry to learn of your mother’s death. Many heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you find comfort in knowing that others care.
Sincerely,
The Stephen Ministers of Highland Presbyterian Church.
April 23, 2014
Our deepest condolences on your mothers’ passing. My son Michael was her student in 1979 and Mrs Davis allowed me to be a classroom helper. I think that I learned almost as much as the children. What a wonderful lady!
Dottie and Mike Williams
- Services
- Friday, April 25, 2014
- 10:00 AM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
- Map and Directions
-
Get Maps and Directions >
![Send Flowers Online](https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/images/pushes/send-flowers.jpg)