Shirley J. Davis, 92

CRANSTON, R.I. – Shirley J. Davis died April 8 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Davis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Sack) Chorney, she was a longtime resident of Cranston.

Shirley was a founding member of Temple Sinai and a member of its Sisterhood. She was also a life member of Hadassah. She was the devoted mother of Nancy Davis (Sheila) of New York City and Joel Davis of Los Angeles, California. She was the dear sister of Beverly Abowitt (Morton) and the late Melvin Chorney. She was the loving sister-in-law of Marion Chorney and Hannah Fiebelman (Jack). She was the adored grandmother of Rebecca (Marvin). She was the cherished great-grandmother of Adina. 

She was the proud aunt of Jeffery (Jaine), Barbara (Ken), Caryl, Lisa (Ronnie), Dana (Eric), Bruce, Louis, Ira, Robbie (Delores), Jay, Michael, and Kay, and great-aunt of Justin, Daniel, Rachel, Leah, Audrey, Andrew (Elaine), Marcy, Matthew, Clare (Jake), Talia (Daniel), and Ronin. She was the lifelong best friend of Anna Mignanelli.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.