Chris Davis

Chris Davis - 84 10/19/1925 - 5/22/2010

Mt. Morris, IL - Chris Davis, 84, of Mt. Morris died May 22, 2010, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Chris was born October 19, 1925 in Salem Township, Salem, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Fred & Flora (Bower) Albert. She graduated from Rock Falls High School Class of 1943. Chris toured the south in her early 20's with the Al Barnett jazz band as a vocalist. After touring, she traveled to Chicago and Detroit where she began auditioning with big bands. she had the opportunity to audition for Lawrence Welk band. From 1944-45 she was featured as a vocalist at the Rendezvous nightclub in Rock Island, IL. Chris married Burlen Davis, a band leader and drummer in a 3 piece band at the Rainbow, July 18, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa. Burlen died in 1992. In 1952 Burlen and Chris started the Mt. Morris Cleaners in Mt. Morris, IL. She was a member of the Methodist Church, an accomplished artist which she designed sets for the Mt. Morris Lions Club shows. She had many paintings and portraits in private collections throughout the United States. She is survived by 2 Sons: Rick (Paula) Davis, Byron, IL and Doug (Debbie) Davis, Castle Rock, CO. 2 Granddaughters, Andrea Davis, Greeley, CO and Victoria Davis, Castle Rock, CO. Chris is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Burlen; 1 Sister; Rowena Baughman; 2 Brothers; Ken & Gerald. Services will be Saturday May 29, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with the Rev. Frank Lay. Visitation will be Saturday May 29, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. till service time at the funeral home. Burial Will be in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. Memorials to Ogle County Hospice. Visitation: Saturday May 29, 2010 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Finch Funeral Home Service: Saturday May 29, 2010 11:00 A.M. Finch Funeral Home