Marcine Frances (Riddle) Davis

Marcine Frances Davis, 87, Kokomo, passed away peacefully at 12:09 pm Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Kokomo Place.  She was born March 29, 1938, in Dudley, Missouri, the daughter of the late John Wesley & Bertha V. (Hufford) Riddle.  On December 7, 1956, in Kokomo, she married Ronald Lee Davis who preceded her in death on July 25, 2002.

A proud graduate of Kokomo High School in the Class of 1956, Marcine carried her strong work ethic into various roles throughout her life. She contributed her talents to Hutto's Drug Store, Delco Electronics, JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobson Cleaners.  Marcine found immense joy in sewing, gardening, and canning—skills that reflected her creativity and resourcefulness. Above all else, she cherished her family deeply. Her love for them was evident in every stitch she sewed, every jar she filled, and every moment she spent nurturing those around her.

Marcine is survived by her children, Denise (Steve) Watkins, Dennis (Terri) Davis and George (Tina) Davis; grandchildren, Steven (Shannon) Watkins, Marcy (Bryan) Reese, Jordan Davis, Kory Davis, Bailee Davis, Ryan (Tiffany) Davis, Gavan and Nathan Davis; great-grandchildren, Shae (Molly) Watkins, Samantha (Anthony) Fallon, Shia and Staysha Watkins, Brendon Reese, Gracelynn and Sophia Davis, Lexi Hicks, Logan Davis, Libby Johnson and Bella Davis; siblings, Joyce (Glenn) Rush, Lonnie Riddle, Shirley Ferren, Sharon (Joe) Figgins, Karen (Tom) Vinson, Don (Cathy) Riddle, Bobbie (Jeff) Mercier; sisters-in-law, Etta Riddle, Marty (Bruce) Runyan, Nancy Danford, Sherry Davis, and Ann (Tom) Dorwart; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marcine was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ronald Lee Davis; granddaughter Laura Leigh Davis; siblings Bill Riddle, Lindell Riddle, Ron Riddle, Denzil Lee Riddle and Alene Prater.

The family would like to thank Kristian Neece, Bridget Ruhl, Melody Pyle, and Frank Kilcline, along with the staff at Kokomo Place and Southern Care for the wonderful care Marcine received.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Gary Hoover officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown.  Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4-7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made in Marcine’s memory to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, or at komen.org. 

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