Army Nurse World War II∼Linda Graninger Davis, 93, of Belle Haven, Alexandria, died on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Mount Vernon Hospital from an aneurysm.
Born in Falmouth, she graduated from Falmouth High School in 1935, and received her nursing degree in 1944 from the University of Virginia, where she was a member of the Jefferson Society.
She achieved the rank of captain in the Army Nurse Corps and served on the Frances Y. Slanger Hospital Ship, the largest of its kind in the world, making five trips to the European Theatre of Operations during World War II. After her discharge, she served as a registered nurse at Alexandria General Hospital, where her nursing skills and instincts were highly respected. A doctor once commented that when Linda was on duty, the patients were in the best of hands. She later became a private-duty nurse.
Up to the end of her life, Mrs. Davis' mind was extremely sharp. She loved to read until macular degeneration set in, however, the Talking Books program served her well with interesting books. She also kept current on world affairs. Earlier in her life she was an antiques and stamp collector, and all of her life she was an expert gardener. She knew the Latin as well as the English names for many plants and flowers. She spent many hours in her yard propagating lovely plants and was always very proud of her flowers. She was happiest talking about her flowers and willingly offered bouquets to her friends and visitors up to the day she was hospitalized. Her beautiful camellias, which always brought her much joy, were heavy with blooms on the day of her passing.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to Meals on Wheels, 12011 Government Center Highway, Suite 708, Fairfax, Va. 22035-1102.
(Published on fredricksburg.com 1/18/2012)
Born in Falmouth, she graduated from Falmouth High School in 1935, and received her nursing degree in 1944 from the University of Virginia, where she was a member of the Jefferson Society.
She achieved the rank of captain in the Army Nurse Corps and served on the Frances Y. Slanger Hospital Ship, the largest of its kind in the world, making five trips to the European Theatre of Operations during World War II. After her discharge, she served as a registered nurse at Alexandria General Hospital, where her nursing skills and instincts were highly respected. A doctor once commented that when Linda was on duty, the patients were in the best of hands. She later became a private-duty nurse.
Up to the end of her life, Mrs. Davis' mind was extremely sharp. She loved to read until macular degeneration set in, however, the Talking Books program served her well with interesting books. She also kept current on world affairs. Earlier in her life she was an antiques and stamp collector, and all of her life she was an expert gardener. She knew the Latin as well as the English names for many plants and flowers. She spent many hours in her yard propagating lovely plants and was always very proud of her flowers. She was happiest talking about her flowers and willingly offered bouquets to her friends and visitors up to the day she was hospitalized. Her beautiful camellias, which always brought her much joy, were heavy with blooms on the day of her passing.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to Meals on Wheels, 12011 Government Center Highway, Suite 708, Fairfax, Va. 22035-1102.
(Published on fredricksburg.com 1/18/2012)
Army Nurse World War II∼Linda Graninger Davis, 93, of Belle Haven, Alexandria, died on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Mount Vernon Hospital from an aneurysm.
Born in Falmouth, she graduated from Falmouth High School in 1935, and received her nursing degree in 1944 from the University of Virginia, where she was a member of the Jefferson Society.
She achieved the rank of captain in the Army Nurse Corps and served on the Frances Y. Slanger Hospital Ship, the largest of its kind in the world, making five trips to the European Theatre of Operations during World War II. After her discharge, she served as a registered nurse at Alexandria General Hospital, where her nursing skills and instincts were highly respected. A doctor once commented that when Linda was on duty, the patients were in the best of hands. She later became a private-duty nurse.
Up to the end of her life, Mrs. Davis' mind was extremely sharp. She loved to read until macular degeneration set in, however, the Talking Books program served her well with interesting books. She also kept current on world affairs. Earlier in her life she was an antiques and stamp collector, and all of her life she was an expert gardener. She knew the Latin as well as the English names for many plants and flowers. She spent many hours in her yard propagating lovely plants and was always very proud of her flowers. She was happiest talking about her flowers and willingly offered bouquets to her friends and visitors up to the day she was hospitalized. Her beautiful camellias, which always brought her much joy, were heavy with blooms on the day of her passing.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to Meals on Wheels, 12011 Government Center Highway, Suite 708, Fairfax, Va. 22035-1102.
(Published on fredricksburg.com 1/18/2012)
Born in Falmouth, she graduated from Falmouth High School in 1935, and received her nursing degree in 1944 from the University of Virginia, where she was a member of the Jefferson Society.
She achieved the rank of captain in the Army Nurse Corps and served on the Frances Y. Slanger Hospital Ship, the largest of its kind in the world, making five trips to the European Theatre of Operations during World War II. After her discharge, she served as a registered nurse at Alexandria General Hospital, where her nursing skills and instincts were highly respected. A doctor once commented that when Linda was on duty, the patients were in the best of hands. She later became a private-duty nurse.
Up to the end of her life, Mrs. Davis' mind was extremely sharp. She loved to read until macular degeneration set in, however, the Talking Books program served her well with interesting books. She also kept current on world affairs. Earlier in her life she was an antiques and stamp collector, and all of her life she was an expert gardener. She knew the Latin as well as the English names for many plants and flowers. She spent many hours in her yard propagating lovely plants and was always very proud of her flowers. She was happiest talking about her flowers and willingly offered bouquets to her friends and visitors up to the day she was hospitalized. Her beautiful camellias, which always brought her much joy, were heavy with blooms on the day of her passing.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many devoted friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to Meals on Wheels, 12011 Government Center Highway, Suite 708, Fairfax, Va. 22035-1102.
(Published on fredricksburg.com 1/18/2012)
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