Davis, Elizabeth [Bingaman]: 8/23/2006

Elizabeth Davis of West Chester Elizabeth "Betty" Bingaman Davis, 86, of West Chester, passed away at her home Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, after a brief illness.

 

She was the wife of George T. Davis, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Betty was born Sept. 20, 1919, and was a lifelong resident of Chester County. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Ralston Bingaman and Mary Reynolds Bingaman. She was a 1936 graduate of George School. She was employed by East Goshen School District from 1957 until its consolidation with West Chester Area School District. She worked for 24 years as the school secretary at East Goshen Elementary School, before retiring in 1981. Betty was a member of many local organizations and often served on their boards and committees, including The Hickman, AARP of Chester County, the West Chester Senior Center and the New Century Club of West Chester. She also volunteered for many years at the Second Reading Book Store. She had a love of needle crafts; her sweaters and needlepoint works won various awards and will continue to be cherished by her family and friends. Betty was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends, West Chester Monthly Meeting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sons, Ted Davis and a wife, Edythe of Grady, N.C., Dan Davis of West Chester, Tim Davis and his wife, Mercedes of West Chester, Jeff Davis and his wife, Meredith of Chadds Ford and Patrick Davis and his wife, Kathleen of East Fallowfield; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Davis. There will be a memorial meeting for worship service Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m., at the West Chester Friends Meeting, High and Marshall streets, West Chester. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19380. Arrangements are being handled by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home Inc., 610-696-1181