Evelyn Connell Davis, 99, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was born in Adel, GA, on April 25, 1927, to the late Lacy C. Connell and Thelma Cannon Connell.

After graduating from high school, Mrs. Davis attended Valdosta State College, where she earned a degree in Education. She began her teaching career in Jasper, FL, where she met Charlie Davis. They married in 1953.

Mrs. Davis had a long and rewarding career as an elementary school teacher, earning a master’s degree in education and teaching in Tarpan Springs, FL and Lakeland, FL. After her retirement, she and her husband moved to St. Augustine, FL. A long-time cat lover, during retirement Mrs. Davis enjoyed attending cat shows and showing her two award winning cats. She loved reading and enjoyed spending time with her sister. Following Charlie’s death in 2012 after 59 years of marriage, she moved to Vero Beach to be closer to family.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, Charles Nelson Davis, Jr., of Arlington, VA; her daughter and son-in-law, Amy Davis and Joel C. Zwemer, of Vero Beach, FL; her sister, Jannell Thompson, of The Villages, FL; her grandchildren, Amanda Davis, Nick (Sylvia) Zwemer, and Brian (Melissa) Zwemer; and her great-grandchildren, Lawrence Zwemer, Sebastian Zwemer, and Clara Zwemer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nelson Davis, Sr.; her brother, L.C. Connell, Jr.; and her brother-in-law, Bill Thompson.

A funeral service for Mrs. Davis will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 7 November, 2026, in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Raining Cats Rescue of Vero Beach, FL. at rainingcatsrescue.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of the Davis family.