Longtime Brownsville CNA Joyce Ann Davis Wilson Dies at 61

Wilson was a lifelong resident of Edmonson County and member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

Joyce Ann Davis Wilson, a 61-year-old certified nursing assistant (CNA) from Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Edmonson County, a 1982 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and a member of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, four sons, two sisters, four grandchildren, and other extended family.

Why it matters

Wilson's passing is a loss for the tight-knit community of Brownsville, where she worked as a CNA and was an active member of the local Baptist church. Her death highlights the importance of healthcare workers, especially in rural areas, and the impact that the loss of a community member can have.

The details

Joyce Ann Davis Wilson worked as a CNA for Lifeline of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel Lee Davis and Marcella Nadine Smith Davis, as well as two of her brothers, Phil Davis and Ray Davis. Wilson is survived by her husband, Robert Wilson, four sons, two sisters, four grandchildren, and other extended family members.

  • Joyce Ann Davis Wilson passed away on February 10, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
  • Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at Gravil Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Union Light Cemetery.
  • Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2026 and after 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Joyce Ann Davis Wilson

A 61-year-old certified nursing assistant (CNA) from Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, who passed away on February 10, 2026.

Robert Wilson

The husband of Joyce Ann Davis Wilson.

Hershel Lee Davis

The late father of Joyce Ann Davis Wilson.

Marcella Nadine Smith Davis

The late mother of Joyce Ann Davis Wilson.

Phil Davis

The late brother of Joyce Ann Davis Wilson.

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The takeaway

The passing of Joyce Ann Davis Wilson is a loss for the Brownsville community, where she worked as a CNA and was an active member of the local Baptist church. Her death highlights the important role that healthcare workers play, especially in rural areas, and the impact that the loss of a community member can have.