Carol Jean Davis

Carol J. Davis, passed away, peacefully, at her home in Gainesville, Georgia, on May 19, 2021, with her husband, John Davis, by her side.

Carol Jean Baumstark was born on June 10, 1941, in Orange County, California, to Robert and Edna Baumstark and enjoyed the early years of her life at their home in Santa Ana. Growing up, Carol was involved in many activities and was most proud of being a four year cheerleader at Santa Ana High School. After high school graduation, Carol studied at the University of Denver and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. At DU Carol was a member of Tri-Delta Sorority and lived at the sorority house. Upon arriving at DU, Carol tried out for and was chosen to be on the DU Cheerleaders' Squad. She was very proud to be selected as a freshman and to be a part of the final year of DU's football program.

While at the university, Carol met and, married Wayne Griffin after graduating. They made their home in Denver and had their first daughter, Darcy, in 1966, followed by another daughter, Robin, and son, Travis. Carol was a natural mother, loving, caring and guiding her children as they grew. She and Wayne were divorced in 1980, but remained good friends.

In 1982, Carol married Michael McDermott, and the family moved to Southern California, where Carol's parents still lived in Santa Ana. Carol became involved in real estate sales, in and around Orange County while her children finished up their schooling.

After the children graduated from school, Carol decided to move to the Gainesville, Georgia area to be close to her lifelong friends, Don and Rosemarie Champeau. Shortly thereafter, she was followed by her parents, which helped her start a new life in Georgia. Carol became associated with a company called Shop-n-Check that provided advice, assistance, and customer information for medium and large businesses nationwide. She made a successful career in that field. She quickly rose through the ranks and took great pride in working with such recognized companies as BMW, McDonald's and Burger King, to name just a few. When Carol retired, she was Vice-President of her division.

In 2010, Carol married retired Northwest Airlines pilot, John Davis, and they chose to share their mature years together as husband and wife. They married on July 17th at John's home on Lake Lanier. Later, they bought a second home on the beach in Palm Coast, Florida and enjoyed many visits from their children and grandchildren throughout the years. John and Carol did a lot of traveling, both domestically and internationally. A favorite trip they took was to the Swiss Alps in 2014. They enjoyed traveling on John's airplane and spending time together at their hangar.

Carol is survived by her husband, John, and children, Darcy (fiancee Tom) Canaday, Robin (Bill) Darnell, and Travis (Kim) Griffin, along with grandchildren, Zach, Tyler, Lexi, Megan, Hannah and Trevor, and great-grandchildren Emery, Bennett and Charlotte, along with her favorite dog Charlie, as well as many loving friends. They will all miss her.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 11:00am-2:00pm at McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home at 2:00pm following the visitation.

Burial will take place at later date at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.