Brenda K. (Brooks) Davis

Brenda K. (Brooks) Davis, age 58, of Utica, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center with her family by her side, after battling liver cancer. Born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 8, 1957, Brenda was the daughter of Ben Whitlock and the late Roberta Whitlock; they were the people she loved and respected as her Dad and her Mom. Brenda was raised and educated in Iowa, and furthered her studies and received her Pharmacy Technician certificate. Her first marriage was to Daniel Tucker and to that union came the blessing of three children. She later entered into a committed relationship for many years with Daniel Loeffelholz. Some years later, she wed Frank L. Davis, Jr., a marriage that blessed her with many years until his death on April 28, 2010. For the past 15 years, Brenda shared a unique and truly blessed and blended family union with Ron Nicholson to the very end of her life. Brenda dedicated the greater part of her life as a homemaker to fulfill her family’s needs. She kept her family safe, comfortable, well-fed, healthy, and happy. She offered her wisdom and made things happen. She cared for and raised her own children, along with other children who needed her tender, maternal concern. She also held a position at the Aegis Call Center, and lastly she was employed by APAC as a customer service representative. Brenda was a woman who embraced the simple things in life: the love of her children and family, dill pickles and a tomato sandwich, circus peanuts, daily walks, camping, mountains of West Virginia, nature, James Patterson novels, and her God. She had a smile on her face, a lighthearted sense of humor, and the ability to tolerate teasing with no hurt feelings. She was easy to please, never wanted much, and often gave to others even if it meant depriving herself. She enjoyed a wide range of television venues including classic and Christmas-themed movies, crocheting, and music, especially contemporary as well as old-time country songs, classic rock and 60’s music. Brenda was strengthened by her Baptist faith and believed in a heaven above. Through God’s grace and example, she lived a humble life and always provided for those she loved. Brenda is survived by her companion, Ron; her father, Ben; her children, Kelly Davis, Michael and Leslie Tucker, Jennifer and Rick Hinchman, David Tucker and his former wife Shelly, Adam Loeffelholz, and Becky Davis; her 7 grandchildren; her sister, Theresa “Tess” Brooks; and her brother, Donald Brooks. Her extended family includes her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and her mother-in-law and friend, Patricia Hoag. She was blessed with many engaging friendships, especially Julie, Thomas, and Kathy. The family is grateful to Dr. Syed Mohsin, Dr. Alicia DeTraglia, and Dr. Andrew Pellecchia who treated Brenda with respect and compassion; and the entire staff at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center who cared for Brenda with incredible sensitivity and love. Commemoration of Brenda’s life will be held in the future at a time convenient for the family.

Brenda K. (Brooks) Davis

March 8, 1957 - December 18, 2015