Clara Ethel Davis, a La Mesa resident for more than 47 years, died Jan. 19, her family announced. She was 84 years old.

Davis was born in National City on Jan. 10, 1931. She worked as a real estate agent and broker in the La Mesa area beginning in 1968, and was involved in the La Mesa Women’s Club for over 25 years.

Loved and respected by her peers and family members, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, Retired U.S. Navy Captain James Bly Davis; her four children, Lisa Ellen Hirsh, George Cole Davis, Casey Bly Davis and Molly Margaret Lawson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All will miss her laughter, kindness, generosity and good cheer.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 29; details are still pending. Call 619-462-6262 for more information as the memorial plans are finalized.

—Submitted by Ginger Davis