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Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis

September 8, 1938 — October 3, 2024

Franklin

Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Lena was born in Monterey, CA and graduated from Monterey High School. She worked in accounting and as an executive administrative assistant to presidents of Chicago Printed String (CPS) formerly of Franklin, TN. The last president she served with was Richard “Dick” Gygi. Lena retired from CPS in 2000. Preceded in death by parents, Santo and Frances Romero Balesteri; brother Anthony Balesteri and Dominic Balesteri, sisters; Rachel Balesteri Tabiayo, Mary Balesteri Wilson and Rosie Balesteri Scardino and nephew, Vincent Balesteri. Survived by: husband of 63 years, Walter J. “Joey” Davis; sons, James (Phoebe) Davis, Richard (Julie) Davis and Todd (Vivian) Davis; grandchildren, Calvin (McKenzie) Davis, Cody (Keri) Davis, Joshua Davis and Sarah Davis; great grandchild, Hutton Joseph Davis; sisters in law, Betsy (Mark) DeShano and Barbara Bourque; nieces and nephews, Melissa Paulk, Sandy Balesteri, Louise Balesteri, John Balesteri, Tim Davis, Crystal Karlen, James DeShano, Carole DeShano, John DeShano, Bobby Tabiayo and Linda Tabiayo. Special thanks to the loving dedicated caregivers, Lotta Petty and Samantha Popodopulous. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Dan Tholen and Dick Gygi officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Calvin Davis, Cody Davis, Joshua Davis, Sarah Davis, Tim Davis, Adam Caldwell, John Balesteri and James DeShano. Honorary pallbearers will be members of West Main Church of Christ, former employees of CPS Industries, Marilyn Geasley and Jimmy Smithson. Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro or Graceworks. Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289 williamsonmemorial.com 

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

2:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service

3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064

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Visitation

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

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