Mary Ellen Davidson Obituary
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Mary Ellen Davidson Obituary

Mary Ellen Davidson, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, WV. She was born October 9, 1942, in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Willis Clayton and Cinderella Edna Teter Davidson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Willis Clayton Davidson, Jr. and John Edward Davidson; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Davidson and her former husband, Joseph McCoy. She is survived by one sister, Hallie Hurst and husband Jim of Buckhannon; one brother, Kenneth Teter Davidson and wife Charlotte of Buckhannon, and her beloved cats who remain in the sanctuary she created for them She is also survived by nephews John R Davidson and wife Billie, Kenneth “Buddy” Davidson, Matthew Davidson, Billy Hurst and wife Tracy, Sam Hurst and wife Ashley, and nieces Joni Roby, Jena Liggett, and Jan Davidson Tisdale, as well as several great nieces and nephews. Mary Ellen graduated from Alderson Broaddus College with a BS degree in Nursing and completed her Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked for several years as a psychiatric nurse who counseled clients, taught students, and cared for patients. Her most memorable work was done at WV Wesleyan College, Davis and Elkins College, and Fairmont State College, as well as United Hospital Center and Sharpe Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buckhannon and of the Rock Cave Eastern Star Aletha Chapter #82. Mary Ellen enjoyed playing the piano both for her church and the Eastern Stars. Anyone interested in helping to rehome her cats can contact her sister at halihrst@gmail.com.  In honoring her wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held 2 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Buckhannon with Pastor Doris Brunty officiating.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Ellen Davidson, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, WV. She was born October 9, 1942, in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Willis Clayton and Cinderella Edna Teter Davidson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Willis Clay

Events

Memorial Service

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2:00 pm

First Baptist Church