The new Mary L. Davis Memorial Scholarship will be used to provide a scholarship to deserving Randolph County Students that will be attending either a traditional four-year college or a technical/trade school.

The Mary L. Davis Memorial Scholarship was created with the generous donation and support of Joseph Davis, the son of Mary L. Davis.

The Mary L. Davis Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of an extraordinary educator, mother, and grandmother whose heart for children shaped generations of students.

This scholarship provides an annual $1,000 award to support students who reflect her love of learning, kindness, and commitment to others.

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Mary L. Davis taught second grade at Third Ward Elementary School for over 40 years, pouring her time, energy, and love into her classroom.

Even after she retired, her devotion to her students brought her back as a substitute teacher for five more years. She volunteered weekly and read stories to pre-k through second grade students.

She was known for treating every child as if they were her own, making each student feel seen, valued, and capable of success. Outside the classroom, she cherished her five grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.

This scholarship was created to continue Mary’s legacy by investing in students who share her values and her belief in the poser of education.

It is intended for students who demonstrate a commitment to learning, a heart for helping others, and desire to give back to their communities-especially those who hope to work with children or pursue careers in education.

Through this annual scholarship, Mary’s dedication to her students will live on in the lives and futures of the scholars who follow in her footsteps.

To donate to the Mary L. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund or any of TCF’s other scholarship funds make checks payable to TCF and put the name of the scholarship fund in the memo line and mail to Tucker Community Foundation, P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287.

To see a complete list of scholarship funds or to make an online donation go to www.tuckerfoundationwv.org.

The Tucker Community Foundation manages more than 160 endowed funds providing annual scholarships and grants to nonprofits and charitable causes throughout the ten-county service area. Inspired by the flood of 1985, the mission of the Foundation is “creating opportunities for the individuals and communities we serve”.

For more information on how to set-up an endowed fund or to learn about the foundation, call 304-478-2930.