Nancy Haynes Davis
September 3, 1938 - December 28, 2023
It is with great sadness, that we announce Nancy Haynes Davis, age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Born in Wilmington, DE on September 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Beatrice (Brown) Haynes. Nancy graduated from William Penn High School in 1956 and went on to graduate from Goldey Secretarial School in 1957. She worked as a secretary for DuPont in the Legal Department from 1957 to 1968 and then Aletheia Church from 1978 to 1985. Nancy was our dearly loved Wife, mother, Nana and she will be greatly missed by her loving family and close friends. Nancy was a huge fan and supporter of the University of Delaware’s football and Rugby teams, as well as the Philadelphia Sixers, Phillies and Eagles. She looked forward to trips to the beach and to Williamsburg, VA. Most of all, Nancy loved her family, especially doing art projects with the children and grandchildren. Christmas was her favorite holiday, she always enjoyed having the family around to celebrate. Active in her faith, she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sisters, Vivian Scannel, and Priscilla Rowan. She is survived by her loving husband, John R. “Jack” Davis; children, Walter Guseman, John Davis, Jr. (Lisa), Lynn Davis (Otto Steffers), Scott Davis (Tracy); and grandchildren, Madelyn, Mason, Parker, Emily, and Katie.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
Barbara
Nancy was Our Queen!!! She was so beautiful, compassionate , welcoming to All! I cherish the memories my Family had with Jack & Nancy & Family at U of D games, Williamsburg, JMU, Rehoboth and Family Events/ Parties! You were blessed if you spent any time with Nancy! She will be surely missed by so many! Thank you , Nancy, for being YOU! 💗 My deepest condolences to Jack, John, Lynn, Scott and Family! 💔
Beth Eller
To the Davis family, we are so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a wonderful person with such a wonderful heart and soul. We loved her so much. We had so many great memories with her and your family. Especially the UD football games and going down to Williamsburg. We will treasure those memories always. Please know that you’re all in our thoughts and prayers. The Eller family
Roger and Michele Gross
We send our prayers and condolences for the loss of this beautiful person. We find peace in the many wonderful memories we have of her and we were so lucky to have had her in our lives.
Arlene Rowan
I met Nancy many years ago when I married her nephew Michael Rowan and have fond memories of her. My condolences to the family. Arlene Rowan
Beth Biddison
Thoughts and prayers going out to you Jack and your family. JR and I are so sorry for your loss. May your Nancy RIP.
JR and Beth Biddison
Tony and carole
We send our prayers and condolences. Nancy was a wonderful person, filled with kindness and love She will be greatly missed.
Debbie Greer
Nancy was such a sweet person with a beautiful smile. Jeff & I have special memories of family get togethers & fun times at the Delaware football games. She will be deeply missed. Wishing the family comfort & peace.
Bonni Greer
Every time we saw Nancy she had a smile on her face and was ready to share a laugh, Our thoughts are with you, Davis family.
Charlotte Smith Hardesty
John lm so very sorry for your lose.
Charlotte Hardesty
Jack l just wanted to say how sorry l am about your wife’s passing. I hope your doing well and staying healthy. Love, Charlotte
Gail Hutton Dougherty
I jus saw this obituary of Nancy she was a good friend of mine from grade school through high school at William Penn .
all of her friends called her Polly.. I remember many things we did and I new her family well at the time . I new her cousin Patty from the old Conrad Pre School when I took my youngest child Matthew there. She lived on the very first street (University Ave. Wilmington Manor Gardens we lost touch when she started her senior year at Penn ) I lived on
34 Yale Avenue in WMG . I have often wonder what happen to Nancy over the years now I know, the last time I saw her was in JC Penny `s at Prices Corner many years ago when she had her son in a stroller. I think I might be the only one alive now. I hope I have the right Nancy Haynes Davis if not I am really sorry for contacting you. MY Phone number is 302 654 3855,
Gail Hutton Dougherty
I forgot to tell you why I was looking at the obituaries in the first place: i was looking for people who passed away in my class or who had lived in the Gardens ,Jimmy G`, Tim Armstrong who lived on University Ave. and some other people including Mr. Reinheart ( I known I haven`t spelled his last name correctly He was in my class 1957 at WPHS alone with
Jimmy G.
Gail Hutton Dougherty
Well here I am again 4-14-25 about Nancy (Polly) WE went to the Manor movie with our friend Wendy and The Dog House, sang in the choir at Asbury Methodist Church ! Including the Sun Rise service the church had one Easter She always had the nicest hair of anybody, she was the first one to have a car and her and I loved to carve our initals in some of the trees (that are not on Basin Road is now or the New William Penn High School is on the field we use to call Cow Flop Stadium, I must stope now Im 86 almost 87 and have a hard time typing correctly . What away to connect with Nancys family. Pattie was her nice not her cousin like I originally stated.
,
we called Cow Flop Stadium
to carve our innecils