Search by Name

Search by Name

Sandra Davis Obituary

Memorial service for Sandra "Sandy" Davis, 72, Lawrence will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be held at West Lawn Memorial Garden in Topeka on Tuesday, May 3rd. She passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Sandy was born June 28, 1943 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Ralph David and Iva Louise (Hafenstein) Abbott.

Sandy was an excellent cook for not only her family but worked as a professional cook working for several fraternity houses on the KU campus and Meals on Wheels in Topeka. Part of her professional cooking included making the 'Best Meatloaf in Kansas', which can be attested to by many a working man who stood in line on Thursdays at King Arthur's.

She married Morris R. Davis November 28, 1974 in Miami, OK. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her daughter, Theresa Stimach, Topeka; two sons, Joseph Stimach, Las Vegas, NV, Steven Stimach, Lawrence; six grandchildren, Nathan, Jessica, Shayla, Corey, Cassidy, Raeley; four great grandchildren; one brother, Bob Abbott, Colorado, one sister, Patty Mills, Nashville, TN.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Davis

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

brenda jones

May 2, 2016

Sorry for the news of Sandy Passing .. Prayers are with the family . Brenda Jones

Laura Downs

May 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss Morris.
Your in my thoughts and prayers

David Drummond

May 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you Morris and your family. May you be comforted with your memories.God bless.

American Heart Association

May 1, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Sandra Davis's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Sandra Davis

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

How to support Sandra's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Sandra Davis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more