Leora Ann Davis, of Springfield, IL, finished her life journey on earth at the age of 87, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She is now in her heavenly home. She was born Dec. 16, 1934, in Virginia, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Bierhaus Lease. She had one older sister, Betty Jo Lease, precede her in death. She married James E. "Jim" Davis on May 31, 1950, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Anderson (husband, George) of Springfield; one son, James William Davis of Virginia; one step granddaughter, Sasha Lamtyugina of Chicago; two grandsons, Craig Anderson (significant other, Carmen Stokes) and son Jonathan Anderson, and Chad Anderson (wife, Brittney) and son Connor Anderson, all of Springfield. Leora was a long-time supporting member of Calvary Baptist Church of Jacksonville. She was previously employed by Kirkpatrick Nursing Home, Walker Nursing Home, and Kopper Kettle Restaurant in Virginia. She was known to help others with errands and house cleaning. Leora enjoyed taking walks, going to church, listening to gospel music on TV, daily Bible reading, keeping up with current events with the Jacksonville Journal Courier and the Cass County Gazette, and volunteering with the Cub Scouts and the Virginia BBQ. A graveside service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. Graveside Service Walnut Ridge Cemetery Tuesday, June 28, 2022 10:30 AM IL Rt 78 Virginia, IL 62612