Marilyn Joan Davidson

January 27, 1937, Friday, June 9, 2023

Marilyn Joan Davidson, age 86, of rural Ladoga, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Bickford of Crawfordsville. She was born on January 27, 1937, to the late Richard and Edith (Isenberg) Davidson in Crawfordsville.

Marilyn has lived in the Whitesville area her whole life, surrounded by her family. She went to Whitesville grade school and then graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1955. After high school she went to Indiana State Teachers College where she earned her Master’s degree. Marilyn taught Physical Education, Health, and Drivers Education at Crawfordsville and South Montgomery High Schools. She also coached volleyball, basketball, and track. She purchased and owned her own farm in Whitesville where she enjoyed mowing and working in the yard.

After Marilyn retired from teaching, she and her nephew David started Davidson’s Greenhouse. The greenhouse continues to be owned and operated by her family. She was a hard worker and in her free time she enjoyed watching sports and playing softball and golf.

Marilyn was a member of Whitesville Christian Church, Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association and was the treasurer for Delta Kappa Gamma.

Marilyn is survived by her brother, Warner (Jerry) Davidson; two nephews, David (Marsha) Davidson and Mark (Stacey) Davidson; her niece, Vicki Deer; several great and great-great nieces and nephews, and many special cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Ninalee Davidson.

A visitation will be held at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington Street in Crawfordsville on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A visitation will follow the next day from 1:00 pm until the time of funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mike Whitacre officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery North. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care is entrusted with care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Whitesville Christian Church, or the Marilyn Davidson Athletic Scholarship fund at South Montgomery High School. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com