02/26/2026
Erma Lee (Smith) Davis, 87, passed away on February 26, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Winter Haven to Simon Peter and Evelyn Smith.
Erma worked as a secretary for the Polk County School Board. She loved fishing, singing, and listening to gospel music. She faithfully served in her church, teaching Sunday school and Missionettes, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Erma loved going to church and cooking for everyone, but most of all, she loved her family deeply.
She is survived by her devoted husband, James Ocskay Davis of Kinard; her son, Jamie Davis and wife Lisa of Kinard; her daughter, Janet Davis of Auburndale; her grandchildren, Andrew Davis and wife Madison of Lakeland, and Sierra Sombric and husband Paul of Orlando; her great-grandchildren, Micah Sombric and Elliott Sombric; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on March 3, 2026, at Glad Tidings in Wewahitchka. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM CT, followed by the service at 11:00 AM CT. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home.