Service in April for Barbara Davis, 1922–2026

Barbara Greene Davis of Lincoln died peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 6, 2026, at the age of 103. She was surrounded by family in the final days of her long and fulfilling life.

She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on February 24, 1922 as the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Osmond) Greene. She graduated from Texas Christian University in Forth Worth before completing her education at St. Paul School of Nursing in Dallas. During World War II, Barbara served the country in the Army Nurses Corps in England, France, and Nuremberg, Germany from 1943 to 1945.

A 70-year Lincoln resident, Barbara cherished her family home overlooking Walden Pond. The prime location with beautiful views inspired her to found Thoreau’s Walden Bed and Breakfast, which she operated out of her residence for 25 years. Her commitment to healthcare continued for many years as a registered nurse for Emerson Hospital and the former Waltham Hospital.

Barbara was a beloved and faithful parishioner at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Lincoln, where she served on numerous committees in support of the Church. Additionally, she was a longtime member of the Lincoln Council on Aging, where she delivered Meals on Wheels well into her 90s.

Barbara was the wife of the late Ronald C. Davis. She is survived by five children: Kirk Davis and his late wife Donna of North Carolina, Brian Davis of Wayland, Cindy Roberts of Lincoln, Kelley Elderkin and her late husband Don of Rhode Island, and Andrew Davis and his wife Elisa of Sudbury. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Page Greene.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for Barbara’s memorial service in St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Road, Lincoln on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor may be made to American Red Cross or the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord, which provided this obituary. To share a remembrance or to offer a condolence on Barbara’s tribute page, click here.