Neva is survived by 6 children and 1 stepson; Michael Davis, Butler, MO, Jenny Davis, Urbana, MO, Greg Davis, Chicago, IL, Dennis Davis (Nancy), Blue Springs, MO, Sandie Leister (Johnny), Amsterdam, MO, Jeff Davis, Butler, MO, and Gary Thompson (Julie), Columbia, MO; 11 grandchildren, Jason Davis, Blue Springs, MO, Brandon Davis (Rachel), Grain Valley, MO, Tabitha Leister (Leeanna), Butler, MO, Garey Dale Davis (Ashley), Butler, MO, Rachel Davis, Blue Springs, MO, Ross Davis, Kansas City, MO, Sam Godberson (Jordan), Olathe, KS, Dorian Davis, Chicago, IL, Presly Davis, Kansas City, MO, Patrick Cruz and Summer Davis, both of Lee’s Summit, MO; 7 great-grandchildren, Jordan Davis, Independence, MO, Jocee Davis, Grain Valley, MO, Johnny Godberson, Olathe, KS, Elaina Davis, Aarolyn Davis, Ezra Davis, and River Davis, all of Lee’s Summit, MO; and a sister, Charlene Hilston, state of California.
In addition to her husband, Bill, Neva was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Herman and Rose Gunn of Chicago, IL; and her stepson, Rick Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Family interment will be at a later date in Moore Cemetery.
