Betty Jane Davis, 88, former Phoenix, NY resident, passed away on April 2,

2015 at Syracuse Home Association in Baldwinsville. Born in Johnson City,

NY on April 20, 1926 to her late parents, Fannie Bell (Jenkins) and Hoyt Holbert.


Predeceased by her husband, Albert Driscoll Davis in 1996; and her brother,

Robert Holbert in 2001.


Surviving are her daughter, Jana Jo (Davis) Schmidtmann of Baldwinsville, NY;

her son Thomas P. Davis of Oak Island, NC.; two grandchildren, Jennifer

Schmidtmann and Erich K. Schmidtmann; three nephews, Bobby Gary, and

Jeff Holbert.


Betty was a graduate of Johnson City High School. She was a cafeteria

supervisor for A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton, NY. Betty was a fine

homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with Jana gardening and swimming.


Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who will be long remembered and

sadly missed.


Services will convene with a catholic mass at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday April 14,

2015 at Saint Stephen’s Church, 469 Main St., Phoenix, NY.


Spring interment in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut St., Phoenix, NY.


Contributions in Betty’s memory to: Alzheimer’s Association CNY Chapter,

441 Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204