Obituaries

June 11, 1936 to November 1, 2024

WINAMAC - Esther Mae Collins Davis, 88, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 1, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born June 11, 1936 in Dayton, OH and was the fifth child of the late Thomas J. and Dora [Weaver] Collins Sr. She moved to Franklin (IN) in her youth and graduated from Franklin High School. She attended Franklin College where she earned an associate’s degree. She then took a job at the State Hospital in Logansport, working as an aide. It was during that time she met her future husband, Jack E. Davis. The couple wed on Aug. 14, 1964 in Logansport. He passed away May 14, 2000.

Esther Davis

She is survived by:
Jacalyn (Jim) Galbreath, Winamac, Daughter
Raymond Davis, Winamac, Son
Rodger Davis, Son
6 Grandchildren: Damen, Devon, Dakota, Raychel, Canaan and Malibubarbie
2 Great-Grandchildren: Leah and Alivia
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Randall E. Davis, Son
Mary Thompson, Sister
Ruth Hackler, Sister
Helen Hoover, Sister
Sarah Hymer, Sister
Thomas J. Collins II, Brother
Joseph Collins, Brother

Mrs. Davis worked 21 years at Federal Mogul in Leiter’s Ford where she worked as a hand assembler. After retirement, she earned a bachelor’s degree from a small Bible college. She had a thirst for knowledge and truth and dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She was a devoted church lady who enjoyed worship as well as teaching Sunday School and VBS. She cherished the fellowship of God’s people both at church and in the community. For many years, she attended the Von Tobel Senior Center at Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac where she made many precious friendships. She was a lady of many talents including being a gifted poet who could capture even the smallest moment with vivid clarity and truth. Her many poems bring comfort and joy to her friends and family. Without a doubt, her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing grandma and a loving wife and mother. Most of all, she was a steadfast servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With faith, we believe she has joined her beloved parents and siblings in Heaven. Even though they divorced, Esther considered Jack as the true love of her life. Esther and Jack have been reunited again.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Nov. 4), at the funeral home with Rev. William Guerin officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to the Von Tobel Senior Center at Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.