Dawanda J. Davis

RICHFIELD SPRINGS-Dawanda Jean Davis age 79 passed away peacefully on Thursday morning January 2, 2020 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.  Dawanda was born on October 15, 1940 in Mohawk, daughter of the late George F. and Vera J. Harter Schaeffer.  A lifelong area resident she was raised in Mohawk and graduated from Mohawk High School with the class of 1958.  During the 1960's she was united in marriage to Donald Davis in Mohawk.  He preceded her in death.  At one time she worked for Brodsky Fabric Company in Rochester before returning to Mohawk.  In 1991 she moved to Richfield Springs and has there remained since.  Mrs. Davis had a strong belief in God and was of the Methodist faith.  To all who knew her they will never forget what a caring, humble and generous lady.  She will be sadly missed.  She is survived by her sister, Shirley McConnell of Richfield Springs, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral service will take place later this spring in Lakeview Cemetery.  There are no calling hours.  Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs, NY.