Jeanette Sue (Davis) Hall

Jeanette Sue (Davis) Hall, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully at Thornapple Manor in Hastings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Jeanette was born on November 5, 1933, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Tom Folk and Pleatta Lorean (Hall) Davis.

She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Throughout her time in the Battle Creek schools, she achieved several school athletic records. Later in life, she was an honor graduate at Kellogg Community College, earning an associate degree in business. Jeanette worked for Michigan Bell and Pacific Bell in her early work life. After college, Jeanette was employed as an executive secretary to the original Director when the first hospice organization was formed in Battle Creek. She was later recruited by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, where she worked for several of the directors over the years.

She was devoted to her family and a loyal friend, joyfully acknowledging achievements and special days with her presence or thoughtful cards and special gifts. She loved being outdoors, enjoying nature, and gardening. Jeanette enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. Jeanette loved animals, and animals loved her back. She had dogs, cats, sheep, and various farm animals throughout the years. She remained active in her late years as she participated in lifelong learning, socialized, exercised with her friends, and attended Battle Creek Bible Church.

Jeanette was always up for an adventure, either in Michigan, doing the bridge walk several times, or bigger trips like Norway and France. She liked to volunteer at community activities and contributed to her grandchildren’s sporting events, interests, and academic pursuits. Jeanette will be remembered for a spirit of boundless enthusiasm and adventure. She lived fully, embracing each day with joy and curiosity.

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24(KJV)

Surviving are her children, Timothy “Tim” (Peg) Boucher of Battle Creek, Ronna Lewis of Hastings, Linda (Vince) Bradley of West Olive, Michelle (Joe) Meert of Gainesville, FL; two stepchildren, Bethany and Robin; 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Asa Coleman Davis; two nephews and a niece, and a stepdaughter, Vicky.

Friends will be received 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25th at Battle Creek Bible Church, where Pastor Larry Messer will officiate a service to celebrate Jeanette’s life 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25th, 2026. A luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. Committal and inurnment will be held at West Pennfield Hicks Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Battle Creek Bible Church, 567 W. Territorial Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015, or Senior Health Partners,200 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 104, Battle Creek, MI 49017, or Humane Society of Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015.

Arrangements are by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care.

Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.