Obituary of Edith Davis

Gruetli-Laager – Mrs. Edith (Edie) Griffy Davis, 82, of Gruetli-Laager, passed away Monday January 16th, 2017 while residing at the National Health Care in Dunlap. She was born in Newbert Springs, TN in Knox Co. to George H. and Mary Elizabeth Thomas Lemons who preceded her in death along with her husband, Alfred B. Davis; son, Michael Griffy; brother, J.L. Lemons. A registered nurse for almost 50 years of service. She worked in hospitals, a headstart nurse and in home health care. She served her community and beyond by starting churches, working with internationals, and going on mulitple mission trips abroad. She is survived by her son, Tony Griffy of Chattanooga; daughter, Beth Griffy Caldwell of Signal Mountain; step-son, Kelsie (Geraldine) Davis; step-daughter, Aline (Doyle) Minton; 7 grandchildren who were her pride and joy and loved dearly. A private graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Fall Creek Cemetery. A visitation/reception will be 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday January 22, 2017 at the Signal Mountain Baptist Church Christian Life Center. www.laynefuneralhome.com