Skyler Hope Davis
1997 - 2025
From the May 13, 2025 e-EditionHUNTINGDON - Skyler Hope Davis, 27, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Graveside services for Skyler are 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Palmer Shelter Cemetery in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Pastor Jim Holt officiating.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to Mi Pueblito Mexican restaurant for lunch to celebrate Skyler’s life. Memorial contributions may be made to Palmer Shelter Cemetery, Huntingdon, Tenn.
Skyler was born March 25, 1997, the daughter of Angela Gale Davis at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves behind the love of her life, her son, Hayden Bobbie Dewayne Davis of Huntingdon, Tennessee.
Skyler is also survived by her grandmother, who adopted and raised her, Betsy Davis of Huntingdon, Tennessee; her brothers, Adam Avenenti and Jerry Smith of Huntingdon, Tennessee; her sister, Megann Nichole Hollowell; aunts, Brenda (Jeff) Pembor of Urbana, Illinois and Lisa (John) Holt of Memphis, Tennessee.
Skyler married Justin Miller on November 30, 2019, in Marion, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Gale Davis; great-grandparents, Jim and Marjorie Holt; and uncles, Jimmie and John Holt.
Skyler never knew a stranger. She loved all animals and was known to bring home many strays. She loved to fish and spend time at Kentucky Lake with her family. Skyler’s smile will be missed by all family and friends.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281
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