Jois M. Davidson, age 70, of Gumboro, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

Jois was born in Lewes, DE on September 27, 1952 daughter of the late Thomas Bacon and the late Dorothy (Hudson) Bacon. She had worked in the cafeteria at the Long Neck Elementary School until her disability. Jois enjoyed attending the local stock car races and rooting for Donald Lingo. She loved her family and spending time with her grandkids.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Lee Hudson, Raymond Bacon and Ricky Bacon and a sister, Doris Carden. She is survived by her fiancé of 20 years, David McKirby; a son, Allen Davidson of Georgetown, DE; a stepdaughter, Brittany McKirby and her husband, James Truitt, II of Whaleyville, MD; two grandchildren, Haislee and James Truitt, III; a sister, Lois Elliott and her husband, Vernon of Gumboro, DE and a sister-in-law, Joanne Bacon of Frankford, DE. Jois is also survived by a aunt, Violet Hudson of Dagsboro; three other stepchildren; several step grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945 where friends and family may visit after 12 noon. Interment will follow at Selbyville Redmen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Jois' name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or a charity of your choice.