Merle Joanne Davis

Merle is preceded in death by her parents Eual and Agnes New, brother Milton New, husband Leon Davis, grandchildren David and Katherine Orosco. Merle is survived by her four children, Kimberly Ortman, Lisa Orosco, Marcella Collier and Mark Collier, as well as her grandchildren Jason, Marissa, Alisia, Georgie, Kimberly, Erica, Sydney, Heather, Christopher, Courtney and Aaron. And 17 great grandchildren, along with numerous cousins.

Born in Mason Texas on December 11th, 1933, Merle lived most of her life in San Antonio Texas. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School where she participated in the marching band. Merle loved music. She played the piano beautifully, often for her church and local nursing homes. Her favorites included Christmas carols and old church hymns. An avid reader, Merle explored distant places and forgotten times through her collection of books. Her destination of choice was Scotland. Merle loved to go thrifting, passing that love onto several granddaughters.

Merle had a great love for animals, often taking in abandoned dogs and cats. As a young girl she had a beloved horse, Boots. Merle dedicated many years to the Girl Scouts, serving as a troop leader and district leader, where upon her retirement she was awarded a bronze statue. Outgoing and adventurous, Merle coached several girls softball teams. She was quick witted and intelligent, often debating politics and religion. Her humorous retorts will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rest in peace Merle.

You are loved and missed, and will be remembered always.

A funeral service for Merle will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, 515 North Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at Mission South Burial Park, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelRoyAkers.com for the Davis family.