It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ilene Lucille Davis, who departed from this world on December 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 21, 1940, in Independence, Missouri, to Harry and May Melissa (Davis) Dessert, Ilene lived a life devoted to her faith and church. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Ilene devoted her professional life to serving as a bookkeeper for many years at Fleming Foods Company.  Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her work were admired by many, leaving a legacy of integrity and diligence. In her spare time, Ilene enjoyed going to estate sales and decorating her beautiful home with antiques. She also loved baking sweets for her friends and colleagues.

Beyond her career, Ilene enjoyed her role as a wife and found profound joy in her relationship with her husband, Kent B Davis and her twin sister Irene L Sheridan.  She is survived by her daughter, Robin Johnson, her stepdaughter, Heidi Davis, her stepson, Ben Davis, and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Davis, her sister, Irene Sheridan, her brother, Elmer Dessert, and her parents, Harry and May Dessert.

In honoring Ilene’s life, we invite family and friends to join us for a visitation, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO. with a Graveside Service following at 11;00 A.M. She will be laid to rest at the beautiful Hazelwood cemetery, located at 1642 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804.