Josephine Annell (Joan) Sadler Davis

March 7, 1925 - April 12, 2023

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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

Monday 4/17, 11:00 am

Memorial Service

Joan Davis, 98 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00am, Monday, April 17, 2023 at St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church in Midland, Texas with inurnment to follow in St. Nicholas’ Columbarium. Services will be conducted by Mother Amy Haynie, Rector.

Josephine Annell (Joan) Sadler Davis was born March 7, 1925 in Anson, Texas, the fourth of five children born to Robert Alexander Sadler and Jewel Florence Fogleman Sadler. The family lived in Anson and Stamford, TX before moving to Odessa, TX in 1937.

Joan was a 1942 honor graduate of Odessa High School where she was on the tennis and debate teams, a member of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Student Council, and a member of the 1941 Honor Tour.

She married Billy Glen Renchler Davis in January, 1943; they later divorced. For several years Joan worked in the business offices of Odessa High School, Ector County Independent School District and Sul Ross University, Alpine, TX, before moving to Midland in 1953. She was employed by Kelly Girl and the First Presbyterian Church before becoming parish secretary and later business manager of St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church in August, 1960. She retired in 1993.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert A. Sadler, Jr., James Donovan Sadler, Richard Earl Sadler, son, B. Glen Davis, Jr. of Odessa, TX , and sister Elizabeth S. Woodlock.

She is survived by her children Martha Jo Davis, of Midland, TX and Don Davis of Odessa, TX, extra son Tim Russell of Odessa, TX, and sister-in-law Mrs. Charmayne Sadler Parks of Hobbs, NM, also nephew Robert A. Sadler, III (Nancy), nieces Betsy S. Bayer, Betty W. Hayley (Dwight), Jean W. Kees, Chase S. Casey (Mike), Rhonda Sadler, and several great-nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Park and Hospice of Midland for all of their help.

In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorials be made to St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, 4000 W. Loop 250N, Midland, TX 79707 or Hospice of Midland.

Arrangement are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

Monday 4/17, 11:00 am

Memorial Service

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My prayers go out to Martha, Don, and their family. And praise God, she is in her forever home in heaven with Jesus!

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Joan was a special lady, always ready to love and listen. She was a rock for us at Saint Nicholas and in our lives. Beth Rubin

When Bob, aka Sandy, took me to Texas to meet her, it was like I had known her forever. She was so friendly and welcoming me into the family. She so much enjoyed telling stories about Sandy, especially when he was born and came home from the hospital. She held him in the back seat of the car. I took some great pictures of Aunt Joan, Martha Jo and Sandy and sent her prints, which she loved. We called her often on Sundays and she recognized my voice as soon as I said hello. Her mind was sharp as a tack. What a beautiful soul and I’m richer for knowing her.

With love and many precious memories

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I loved Joan SO much! What a special human she was. As a child, I always loved visiting her in the office at St. Nick's. She always had candy that we were welcome to and she gave the absolute BEST hugs. The world is a little less bright without her.

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