Betty Stutzman Davis

Betty Marguerette (Higgins) Davis, fondly known as Betty to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Warsaw, IN. Born on January 24, 1931, in Goshen, IN, to Teddy and Bernice (Miller) Higgins, Betty was a cherished sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Betty's life was rich with love and devotion to her family. She was a proud and loving mother to her five children, Melodie (Martin) Koher, Lea "Billy" Richardson, Loni "Tim" Yoder, Michael (Kathy) Stutzman, and Edward (Jan) Stutzman. Her family extended further to embrace eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great-grandchildren, all of whom filled her life with joy and laughter.

Betty was preceded in death by her husbands Vernon Stutzman and William "Bill" Davis, her parents, her sister Lettie Van Fleeren, and her brothers Marion and Theldon Higgins. Her legacy of love, kindness, and thoughtfulness lives on through the treasured memories held by those who knew her well, and they will continue to look up to her as a beacon of warmth and compassion.

Throughout her life, Betty shared her love for cooking with those around her. She dedicated many years to the food service industry, working as a cook for various restaurants and institutions. Her passion for food was only surpassed by her enthusiasm for reading, a pastime that offered her much solace and enjoyment throughout the years.

A celebration of life, times still being finalized, will be held on September 20, 2025, at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 461 W. 900 N., Milford, IN 46542.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s honor may be given to the Alzheimers Association, 6324 Constitution Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46804.