Lela Virginia Davis

August 21, 2025

Lela Virginia (Varner) Davis, a 95-year-old resident of Chula Vista, California, passed away on August 5, 2025, after a life that began in Louisiana and included a career as a sheet metal worker and aircraft mechanic. After moving to San Diego at a young age, she worked at Roar Aircraft and later at Teledyne Ryan until retirement. Her obituary notes that she was preceded in death by her husband Gean R.

Who is affected

Lela Davis's sister Elmarie V. Moreland
Her nephew and primary caretaker Billy J. Moreland II
Extended family members (nephews and nieces)
Friends and community members who knew her

What action is being taken

A public viewing is being held from 9 am to 11 am on Friday, August 29, 2025
A Homegoing Celebration is scheduled for 11 am on the same day at the Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary
Mausoleum Entombment will immediately follow at Greenwood Memorial Park Bible Mausoleum at 1:30 pm
Florals and cards are being accepted until 3 pm on August 28, 2025, at Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary

Why it matters

Lela Davis lived a long life of 95 years and was remembered for her "kind heart and dynamic spirit"
She had a notable career as a Sheet Metal worker at Roar Aircraft and as an Aircraft Mechanic at Teledyne Ryan
Her passing represents the loss of a family matriarch whose "love for life and family will be forever cherished"
Her obituary commemorates the life of someone who moved from Louisiana to California and built a life there

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article beyond the funeral arrangements already scheduled for August 29, 2025.

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint