Luella Ida Steckel Davis, 84, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Luella was born May 29, 1940 in Minnesota to the late Mathias Steckel and Gertrude Gillitzer Steckel. She loved to travel with her friends, gardening, and performing in different theatre performances such as This Day Forward. Luella served honorably in the United States Marine Corp.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant brothers, Roger and Jerome Steckel; and brother, Harold Steckel.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen McDaniel and husband Jim, Kelley Jo Britt and husband Jonathan, Karen Chapman Bryan and husband Charles, and Keith Davis and wife Mandy Gail; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Kathy Zierden.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.