Katharine Anne Davis
Beloved wife of Jonathan, loving mother of Nathan, cherished daughter of David Symanow, and dear sister of Michael (Melissa) and Megan Symanow, passed away on Sunday, the 6th of October 2024.

Starting with her graduation from Divine Child High School, Katie gravitated toward education. She continued on this path as a student at Michigan State University, where she earned both an undergraduate degree in secondary education and a master's in educational technology. She was blessed to have been able to pursue her passion for education by being an English teacher at Marian High School for 10 years. Through all of these paths, Katie not only sought out and joined existing communities, but brought people together wherever she went.

That trend continued when Katie decided to pursue her long-held dream of attaining a Juris Doctor degree. While teaching full time, and with a toddler at home, she studied for the LSAT, which led to her earning a place at the prestigious Wayne State Law School. Again, Katie thrust herself into the role of student with gusto, becoming Managing Editor of the Wayne Law Review, a distinguished member of the Wayne Law Moot Court team, and a Dean's Fellow. Through her time at Wayne, Katie once again knitted people together, creating lasting networks of friendship, love, and support.

Community was just as, if not more, notable when Nathan entered the family in 2017. Another life-long dream, Nate was a long-awaited blessing that was a continual font of love and joy for the family. Katie cared deeply about Nathan's well-being and education and felt strongly about ensuring that he had a broad, trusted community around him to help guide and nurture him through his early years. In typical fashion, Katie once again helped weave together a large, but tight-knit, group that continues to help support Nate through this difficult time.

Katie is additionally survived by two fat tabbies, who were a source of love, irritation, and comfort, all in equal measure.

Funeral Service Information:
The memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 11th, at 11:00 AM at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120.

The Mass will be followed by a luncheon at Park Place Caterers, 23400 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124.

Memorial contributions may be made to: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/giving

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