Joyce Renee Davis

Our amazing wife, mom, and grandma passed peacefully from this life the morning of July 16, 2023.

Renee was born May 14, 1945 in Greenville Utah the second daughter to Norman and Carol Murdock. While attending Beaver High School, Renee met the love of her life Richard Davis. They married after her graduation in the St. George temple in May of 1963. To this union they added 6 children.

Renee was an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding many callings including the scouts and primary. While raising her children Renee held many jobs including an EMT for many years. But once her children were grown, she followed her lifelong dream and became a nurse in 1996. She worked at Milford Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 2012. Renee had a great love of helping people and served as a victims advocate for many years. Renee was a talented seamstress as well as crafter and cook. Renee's greatest joy was being with her family and friends.

Renee is survived by her husband Richard. Son Richard Dean of Milford and daughters Shelia Ann of Milford, Melinda (Leonard) of Shelly ID, Suzanne (Kyle) of Kanab UT, Janae (Roland) of Milford UT, and Terilyn (Albert) of Washington UT. 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sisters Sandy (Wayne) and Dana, and many nieces and nephews.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Carol Murdock, brother Jim, sisters Lewelyn and Joan (Ivan), father and mother in-law Neal and Helen Davis, sister-in-law Glena and grandson Anthoney Davis.

The family would like to thank the staff of Milford Memorial Hospital, Beaver Valley Home Health and Milford Valley Ambulance for all of the exceptional care they have given Renee.

Funeral services for Renee will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Milford LDS Church (748 W. 600 S., Milford, UT). A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment will be at the Milford City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Livestreaming of the service and online condolences may be found at www.mortuary.org.