Maidell Huseby Davis, 91, formerly of Horseshoe Bay, died Dec. 8, 2015

Maidell Huseby Davis passed away in the early morning of Dec. 8, 2015. She had lived at The Plaza at Querencia in Austin since May 2014.

Maidell was born in Marlin, Texas, on Sept. 16, 1924, to Gilbert and Willie Mae Huseby. She had a younger brother, Wayne, who passed away in 2013.

Education was important to her. She was an achiever: valedictorian of her class, second in state for the debate team and voted best dancer.

While attending East Texas State College, a teacher nominated her to conduct a radio program for collegiate news in Paris, Texas. Maidell did not have a car, so her teacher insisted she take her car for the 30-mile round trip each week.

Her early years were filled with singing in a trio, working in Waco, Houston, Beaumont and San Antonio. When she moved to San Antonio in 1944, she landed a job at KMAC/KISS radio stations as the bookkeeper. She married the owner, Howard W. Davis, on Dec 7, 1949. They were married until his death in 1979. The day after his death, Maidell put on a beautiful suit, went to the office and sat at his desk and ran the business until its sale over a year later.

Maidell is survived by three children, Stephen, Mallonee and Heather; three grandchildren, Rose, Jason and Luke; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Caleb.

Maidell was always there for her children. She loved them fiercely and generously. She is remembered as a fun, fun-loving mother with 45s spinning on the stereo while she sang and danced to Louis Armstrong, Big Band music, Engelbert Humperdinck, the Rat Pack and many more.

Playing bridge was a thread that ran throughout her life. She was a talented artist, producing many landscapes, still lifes and portraits. She loved traveling to Vegas to play the slots and spend summers in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with friends and family.

Maidell moved to Horseshoe Bay after Howard’s death and made many new friendships that lasted the rest of her life. She is remembered for her elegance, her fashion, her humor and her zest for life. She sang and danced as long as her health permitted. Whenever heartache crossed her path, she would say, “It could be worse,” and she would continue on.

She will be missed; she will be remembered; she is in our hearts.

Special thanks go to all of the staff at The Plaza at Querencia. What a wonderful surprise it has been to truly like and trust so many. Maidell would agree. Thank you for giving us the peace of mind that she was getting the best attention and loving care.

Maidell was buried Dec. 10 at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet. A small group of family and friends were in attendance; it was a beautiful day.

If you wish to make a contribution in her name, please select a charity that benefits children.