Marie E. Davis

Marie Ratledge Davis, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Country Rest Home of Greenwood, she was 89.  Marie was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Walter E. and Grace V. Ratledge.

Marie started her career at Farmers Bank in Delaware and finished her career at the State of Delaware. 

Marie served as a Longaberger Consultant for over 30 years and was ranked one of the top sellers, multiple times throughout her career.  She enjoyed meeting people through selling baskets. She was not only know locally for her high sales but also was known by Consultants throughout the US.  She will be remembered as a strong, compassionate person, with a boisterous personality. She was always smiling and enjoyed a good laugh.  She will be sadly missed.

Marie was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Milford. She was a active supporter of the Harrington High School Alumni Association.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jehu "Jack" M. Davis, Jr., siblings, Benjamin "Bennie" Ratledge, Richard "Shorty" Ratledge, Joseph Ratledge and sister in law, Shirley Ratledge.

She is survived by her brother, Albert L. Ratledge,  and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro for the family at a later date. 

Donations can be made to the SPCA in her memory. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, please visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to express or send condolences

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