Lucille Davisson

Lucille M. Davisson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home in Copperas Cove. A Memorial Graveside will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Pidcoke Cemetery with Pastor Don McConnaughhay officiating.

Lucille was born on October 1, 1932, in Uniontown, Ohio as one of four children born to Clarence and Alma Messner Steele. She graduated from Norton High School in Norton, Ohio in 1950. Lucille married Orlando Neal Davisson on August 3, 1952, in Barberton, Ohio. Lucille followed her husband as he served in the United States Army before settling down in Coryell County. She retired from the City of Copperas after 20 years as a clerk in the water department, where she made lifelong friends with co-workers and customers. Lucille was a member of the Pidcoke Baptist Church for a number of years. Everyone who knew Ceal, knew she loved to shop and took pride in her appearance. She could make a thrift store find look as if it came from an upscale department store.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Davisson; brothers, Raymond Steele, Larry Messner; and a sister, Vonna Johnson.

Lucille is survived by her son, James Davisson and wife, Melinda; and the loves of her life, her two grandchildren, Jordan Powell and husband, Chance, Mitchell Davisson and wife, Tyler; and her beloved great-granddaughters, Leighton Marie Powell, Lauren James Davisson; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the building fund at Pidcoke Baptist Church, 11125 FM 116, Gatesville, TX 76522.