Lois Duncan Davis

Lois Duncan Davis, 90, passed away October 21, 2026.

Lois was a native of Asheville, born March 24, 1936 to the late William F. Duncan and Irene Harkins Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, E. Frank Davis, Jr.; one son, Larry R. Davis; one brother, Jim Duncan; one nephew, David Duncan and one great-grandson, Davis Lee Slechter.

Lois was a 1954 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School. She and her husband, Frank, owned and operated Davis Electric Company for over 40 years. She loved her family more than anything else and had many long time friends. She also loved to travel. Lois was an active member of the Asheville Chapter of Women In Construction for 52 years, serving as President for 29 terms.

Lois volunteered for the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society for more than 20 years, serving 5 years as treasurer. She loved doing genealogy to help others find their roots. She was also a faithful member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, serving on the audit committee for 3 years.

Lois is survived by her son, John M. Davis (Paige) of Arden; daughter, Lisa Davis Slechter (Ken) of Fletcher; grandsons, Matt Slechter (Annie) of Savannah, GA, Scott Slechter (Jennifer) of Asheville and Zeke Davis of Asheville; great-grandsons, Parker Slechter and Brooks Slechter, both of Asheville, as well as five nieces and many extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden with burial to follow at Sky View Memorial Park. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to either the Beverly Hills Baptist Church Food Bank, 777 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 or to the Old Buncombe County Genealogy and History Society, 128 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806.