Twila Blossum Davis

Twila Blossum Carpenter Davis, a cherished member of the community, was born on February 19, 1923, in Alliance, Nebraska. She peacefully passed away on September 26, 2026, in Winnsboro, Texas, at the age of 103. Twila lived a life marked by resilience and dedication, most notably as a longtime cattle rancher and as an esteemed employee at Winnwood Nursing Home in Winnsboro for many years.

On April 22, 1939 at the age of 16, Twila and James Davis were married in Hot Springs Nebraska. She and James (Jim) left the ranch life in Nebraska and moved to Garland, Texas in 1958. In 1959 they moved to Winnsboro and established their home and farm in the Cornersville Community. They operated a gas station on highway 37 south of Winnsboro. During that time they relocated their home to the Oak Grove community near Quitman. After James' death, she lived there while working at Winnwood Nursing Home. In June 2023 she moved to Autumn Wind and lived there until her passing.

Twila is survived by her loving family, including her brothers, Cyril Carpenter and Willard Carpenter; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who will carry on her memory.

Twila was preceded in death by her husband, James Davis in 1973; parents, Willard Carpenter and Rosella Carpenter; brother, Dale Carpenter and her sisters, Norma Stolz, Nadine Ellicott, Nedra Hammer, and Nancy Carpenter.

A graveside service will be held on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro, Texas. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring Twila's remarkable life and legacy.

Twila Davis will be remembered for her hard work, unwavering spirit, and the love she shared with all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.