Obituary of Skeeter Davis

Skeeter Davis

Skeeter Davis (born December 30, 1931 in Glencoe, Kentucky) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for singing crossover pop songs including her 1962 song, “The End off the World” and was part of “the Davis Sisters” as a teenager. Skeeter died on September 19, 2004 and her death was because of breast cancer. She died at age 72.

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Skeeter Davis Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Davis, Skeeter
Common Name: Skeeter Davis
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Glencoe, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: December 30, 1931
Age: 72 (at death)
Also Known As: Mary Penick
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Country Music
- Pop Music
Active Years: 1947-2004

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $61 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

Skeeter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mary Frances Penick
Father: William Penick
Mother: Sarah Rachel Penick (née Roberts)
Spouse/Partner:

Kenneth DePew (married 1956-divorced 1959)
Ralph Emery (married 1960-divorced 1964)
Joey Spampinato (married 1987-divorced 1996)

Death Notice:

Date: September 19 2004 at age 72
Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Breast cancer
Interment: Buried at Williams Memorial Gardens in Franklin, Tennessee

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Musician Country Music Genre American Born on December 30th Born in 1931 Born in Kentucky Died in 2004 Died at age 72 Died from Breast cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"This life has been filled with love, laughter, and memories that will stay with us forever. (V)"

"Skeeter Davis will always be remembered for her powerful voice, influential country music career, and the lasting impact she had on the genre. (V)"

"Skeeter Davis had a successful career as a country music singer, known for her hit songs and soulful voice, but struggled with health issues before ultimately passing away. (V)"

Is Ms. Skeeter Davis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.