Jana Jarie Davis Obituary

Jana Jarie Davis, 71, passed away on September 7, 2026, in her home.

Jana was born on August 8, 1955, to Roy and Bethal Faubion. She graduated from Sheldon R-8 High School in 1973 and spent much of her life in the Sheldon and Lamar, Missouri, areas before later making her home in Arma, Kansas.

Jana spent most of her working years at Thorco in Lamar, where she built friendships and memories throughout her career. But the things that mattered most to Jana could never be summed up by where she worked or the years she spent there. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, friend, and neighbor, and she left behind a lifetime of stories that her family will continue telling for years to come.

Jana had a personality all her own. She loved her pickles, watched Days of Our Lives faithfully, and made a homemade goulash that became part of the family's traditions. Every Christmas, no matter how old her daughters became, they could count on getting Life Savers from Mom. She sang “Happy Birthday” enthusiastically and usually off-key, and occasionally the birthday person's name became someone else's somewhere along the way.

She also had a soft spot for animals, including Henry, the neighborhood cat who eventually figured out that Jana's house was a pretty good place to land. Before long, Henry had his own special food and, whether anyone officially declared it or not, had become hers.

Jana is survived by her daughter, Jeri Davis and Shawn Ellis of Weir, Kansas; her daughter, Jillian McCann and husband Samuel of Arma, Kansas; her grandchildren, Shanade, Mercedes (Leo), Alexa (Tyler), Trenton (Bailey), Jaidan (Caleb), Kieran, Wyatt, Khloe, and Jackson; and her great-grandchildren, Jacobi, Zaeleigh, Claire, Paisley, and soon-to-be Tate.

She is also survived by her brother, Rex Faubion and his wife, Judy, of Puyallup, Washington.

Jana is also survived by her lifelong friend and cousin, Rhonda Hawthorne, with whom she shared a lifelong bond and whom Jana considered more like a sister; and her dear friend and neighbor, Maryanne Hovey of Arma, Kansas, whose friendship, companionship, and many evenings spent visiting together meant so much to Jana.

Jana was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bethal Faubion; her sisters, Brenda Faubion and Angelan Kirby; and her brothers, Gary, Charles, and Roy “Donnie” Faubion.

In keeping with Jana's wishes, she was able to donate her body for medical education and research, one final gift that may help others long after her death.

Jana's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness, and support they provided to Jana and her family during her final days.