Marjorie Cooley Davis, 85, of Gainesville, passed away November 24, 2018, with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Jack and Marjorie Cooley, Jan. 11, 1933, in Miami, Florida. She married the late Frank Davis and they moved to Williston, Florida, in 1966. She moved to Gainesville in 2012. Marjorie is survived by her bother George Cooley (Bettye), sister Sandra Hunter (Richard), five children: Gina Holder (Frank), Donald Frady (Donna Marie), Melodie Guedron (David Ramage), Amanda McElhiney (Scott), Debbie Spencer (Jack). She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Marjorie was predeceased by her loving husband in 2006.
Marjorie was a program director for Levy County government, specializing in job placement opportunities for area residents through CETA and JTPA programs. She was instrumental in helping to shape the futures of so many individuals all while providing a safe and educational environment. She was a founding member of the Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, showing support of the island community. In 1997, Marjorie was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles to the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council.
At Marjorie’s request, no services will be held. The family asks that people make donations in support of Haven Hospice, in lieu of sending flowers.
