Mardell Meredith

Mardell E. Davis-Meredith, 87, of Taylorville, passed away at 11:14 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

Mardell was born December 21, 1934 in Petersburg, the daughter of Lee and Evaline (Tate) Darnell. She graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1952.  Later that year, Mardell married her first husband Donald Edward Davis, Sr. in the fall. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1976.  Mardell then married William K. Meredith, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1998.

Mardell was employed by many places, including the Taylorville Schools, Sherman’s and Penny’s Department Stores, and Seidel and Shaw’s Furniture, which later became Shaw Furniture Gallery.  She was also a past board member for the Christian County Mental Health Association in Taylorville.  Mardell enjoyed baking, country music, and occasional trips to Nashville North.  She was devoted to her family, and her beloved dog, Max.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Charles, James, Dale, and Truman Darnell.

Mardell is survived by her sons, Donald “Ed” (wife, Denise) Davis, Jr. of Orlando, FL, and John Davis of Taylorville; grandchildren, Angela (Jeremy) Harrison of Archer, FL, and Pamela Davis of Orlando, FL; 3 great grandsons; special nephews, Dana Darnell of Pana, and Don Darnell of Chicago; and special niece, Nancy McCarthy of Bend, OR.

Visitation & Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, with Pastor Chad Zueck officiating. 

Inurnment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Mardell, or to offer condolences to her family.