Virginia “Ginny” Lyga Davis, 92, of Erieville, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in the quiet of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cazenovia on Sep. 7, 1927, to Thomas and Matilda Lyga. She married C. Lester Davis on Dec. 11, 1947. Virginia was the secretary of the Green Street Middle school for 30 years, the same school that she graduated from in 1945. She was a member of the Cazenovia United Methodist Church where she was married 72 years ago. Virginia loved family gatherings, summers at Hatch Lake, and winters in Myrtle Beach.
Surviving are her husband C. Lester Davis along with her children, Richard (Lori) Davis of Liverpool, and Tami (Ritch) Selfridge of Bainbridge, N.Y.; her son-in-law, David Clements of New Hartford; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Davis of Cazenovia along with 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Kathleen Clements in 2008 and son Charles “Charlie” C. Davis in 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Calling hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cazenovia United Methodist Church, 23 Lincklaen St, Cazenovia, NY 13035. To leave a message of sympathy for the Davis family, please visit michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
