Phyllis Pauline Davey

Phyllis Davey, 96, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. Phyllis was born on March 22, 1930 to Fred and Edna Spitzfaden of Indianapolis. She graduated from St. Patrick’s grade school and St. John’s Academy High School in 1944 and 1948. In 1955 she married Joseph Davey and in 1960 they settled in Beech Grove, where she would remain for the next 60 years.

She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances (Joe) Niehaus and Charlene Spitzfaden, Fred Niehaus and great-grandson Declan Michael Huser. Phyllis is survived by her five children, Alison (Keith) Frazier, Brian (Bess) Davey, Bernie (Mary) Davey, Matt Davey, Marty (Fran) Davey, niece Mary (Jack) Emshwiller and daughter in law Lisa Davey, along with her 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren who loved her dearly. The grandchildren include Amy, Scott, and Nick (Emma) Frazier, Kate (Tim) Huser, Brad (Kristina), John (Mari) Davey, Jess (Pete) Tomlinson, Vince (Mandy), Phil, Nick (Cassidy), Luke, Tony (Sarah), Michael (Bailey), Joe (Julie), Annie, Abby, Conner, Jacob, Collin, and Noah Davey. The 17 great grandchildren include Elliot and Lucy Frazier, Cole, Gabriel,and Micah Huser, Harrison, Tyler, Quinn and Ramon Davey, Ellie and Ben Tomlinson, Porter and Nash Davey, and Everett, Will, Franklin and Isla Davey.

Phyllis was a member of Holy Name Parish for over 60 years. She was an active member of the Altar Society. She had many friends at Holy Name Parish from working on the Christmas Concert, Christmas Bazaar, Rummage Sale and the many fun dances! She was an Avon representative for many years. She made many friends selling her Avon products. For over twenty years she provided child care for countless children of family and friends. She was grateful for the many wonderful families who enriched her life, and she certainly made such a difference in their lives as well.

The family is very thankful for the staff at Greenwood Village South and Bickford at Greenwood.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM at O’Riley –  Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East St Indianapolis, IN 46227. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N 17th Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 at 10:30 AM on Friday May 8, 2026.  Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. 

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