Singer Skeeter Davis Passes Away

[Norbert]

Skeeter died after a fourteen year battle with breast cancer.

She started has singing career in the 1950s wirh a friend, calling themselves the Davis Sisters. An automobile accident ended her friends life and severly injured her. She recovered and went solo. She recoeded "The End of the World" as a tribute to her friend. The song went all the way to number 1 in early 1963. Later in the year "I can't Stay Mad at You" became another top 10 hit for her. She also sung at the Grand Ol' Opry.

She was one very nice lady. Rest in peace, Skeeter. :sad:

[fdr_hst_fan]

1. Yes-very sad.

:cry:

[montanacowboy]

2. Sorry to hear that

I loved "The End of the World" brings back memories of growing up

[blueknight]

3. i had a thread on this last night.

skeeter was very dear to my family and me. i've known her since i was born. absolutely, the sweetest lady in the world. she always loved her fans and took the time to talk with them.the family will have a private visitation tuesday evening, and then she will be laid out at the ryman auditorium wednesday, where she peformed for so many years. RIP skeeter, we miss you already

[Norbert]

5. Sorry for your loss.

I didn't hear of her passing until this afternoon.

[Bluebear]

6. My condolences. Her place in music history is secure.

End of the World is a timeless hit....rest in peace Mary Frances.

[Bronco69]

4. Peace to you Skeeter.

I had the pleasure of meeting her brother Frank in Nasville several years ago. What a truly nice man.

[Mz Pip]

7. I remember her.

I loved that song, though I didn't know its origin.

So sad.

MzPip
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