Mrs. Davis was born Ruth Roberta Richardson on July 1, 1907 to Riley and Myrtle. She was a homemaker.

She received a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State College. She married Dallas W. in June 1944 in Salina. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina. Her hobbies included weaving and painting.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990; and her parents.

Survivors include a nephew, Dr. Norman Collins of Greenwich, Conn.; and a niece, Roberta Shoup of Atlanta.

A private inurnment will be in Burr Oak Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the church or Presbyterian Manor, Salina.

There will be no visitation.

Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.