Our mom, Carol Lee Davis Ransom, died in her home on July 1, 2025 surrounded by us kids and our dad. Mom was born on July 9, 1939 in Corning, NY to Eliza Lozier and Paul Davis. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1957 and went on to be a flight attendant and returned to Westfield and worked at the Tannery. In 1965, Mom married the love of her life, Ray Ransom (Shine) and together they raised us five kids and built our home and business together.

Mom was never idle being a homemaker and running us kids to our activities. Dad said that they were partners and he couldn’t have done this without her. After we left home mom enjoyed scrapbooking and making beautiful quilts. She volunteered at Chit-Chat and was a member of the Jemison Valley Church. She enjoyed traveling and she and Dad took some awesome trips. Her walking buddies were Faye and Catherine, along with her lifetime friends, Joyce, Sue, Joan, Shirley, Marcia, Barb, and Jeanette. If you stopped by the house, the coffee was always on along with a plate of her famous sugar cookies.

Our mom is survived by our dad, Ray (Shine); Traci (Jeff) King of Port Deposit, MD; David (Carol) Ransom of Elmira, NY; Tanya Ransom of Ulysses, PA; Leslie (Joe) Skelly of Horseheads, NY; Ray Jr. (Brenda) Ransom of Knoxville, PAHer grandchildren, Mindy (Jason) Huska, Jeremy King, Peter (Sherry) Bolt, April (Bubby) Shadduck, Brock Ransom, Daniel Ransom, John Parsell, Laura Parsell, Joseph Skelly, Jack Skelly, Caleb Ransom, Briana (Chase) Buck along with her 12 Great-Grandchildren, called her Nana, Grandma, Neena and Far-away Grandma. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul (Alice) Davis and Shirland Davis along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Mom was predeceased by her parents, brother Darwin, sister Noreen, brother-in-law, Jim, granddaughter Tori and great-granddaughter Abby. A very special thanks to the UPMC hospice nurses and aides, Also, thanks to the many family friends who have visited and brought in delicious food and/or sent cards. 

Family and friends are called to Kenyon Funeral Home in Westfield, PA on Tuesday, July 8th from 4:00-7:00 PM for visitation.  A private graveside burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Austinburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, we ask that any donations be made to the Westfield Public Library at 147 Maple St, Westfield, PA 16950. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.