Nellie Faye Davis

Nellie Faye Davis, 93, of Henderson, KY, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Rebanks Nursing and Rehab in Henderson, KY.

Nellie was born in Hazard, KY, to the late Jesse and Hounta Engle.

Nellie was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.  She was a member of the Henderson Homemakers Club and was a volunteer cook at First Assembly of God.  She loved to travel, gardening, and most of all Jesus.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas E. Davis; brothers, Vernon Engle, Harold Engle, and Vogel Engle; sister, Dorothy Isom; grandchildren, Eric O'Nan,  Michael Patterson; great-grandchild, Kaleb Porter.

Nellie is survived by her children, Diana Davis, Susan Kumar, Timothy Davis; grandchildren, John O'Nan, Kevin O'Nan, Elizabeth Waters, Lora Patterson, and Christina Wiseman; great-grandchildren, Rebecca Waters, Kali Patterson, Christopher; and one great-great-grandchild, Emerson Waters.

A private burial will take place at a later date.

Tomblinson Funeral Home, Henderson Chapel, is entrusted with arrangements.