Karen

Davis

Karen Davis, 69, of Mears, formerly of Ypsilanti, died Monday, November 9, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of Benny and Gertrude (France) Robb.

Karen retired from Milan Ford after 22 years of employment. In her spare time, Karen loved taking photos and using them to make personalized cards to share with her family and friends, dancing, going to concerts, and watching the afternoon soap operas with her best friend Pat. Karen and her husband, Ed, loved vintage cars and were part of the Ypsi Area Street Rods Club. Karen starting out her day solving digital puzzles and playing online games like Mahjong before anything else could be done. She enjoyed gardening, spending time at the beach, drawing, coloring and cold Pepsi and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. For many years Karen volunteered at Willow Run Schools and was a member of the Ypsilanti Eagles.

On May 29, 1982, in Ypsilanti, Karen married Edwin L. Davis who survives her. She is also survived by: her daughters, Kristina Davis, Kelly Davis, and Heather (Paul) Hunt; 5 grandchildren, Kasandra Beaumont, Brian Beaumont, Joshua Hunt, Jacob Hunt, and Olivia Hunt; her step-daughter, Gina Doman; 4 step-grandchildren, Briana Doman, Kylee Doman, Ethan Valente, and Logan (Emma) Valente; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Porter Valente and Lawson Valente; her brother, David Robb; 2 sisters, Sharon Auquier and Nancy (Jeff) Johnston; and several nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by: her parents; her twin-sister, Kathy Robb; and her brother, Timothy Robb.

A celebration of Karen’s life will be held Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 12-4:00pm in room 202 at the Ypsilanti Township Community Center, 2025 E. Clark Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48198.

At Karen’s special request, if you have one of her special cards she made, please bring it to share all the beautiful memories.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com