About Elma Davis
Lived 1968 – 2019 (aged 51). Elma Davis was a South African bowls player.
Elma Davis (1 April 1968 – 14 April 2019) was a South African international lawn bowler.
Bowls career In 2016, Davis won a bronze medal with Susan Nel and Sylvia Burns in the triples at the 2016 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Christchurch.
Davis was part of the South African team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland where she claimed a silver medal in the Fours with Esme Kruger, Johanna Snyman and Nicolene Neal.
Davis was a five times winner of the National Championships (three in fours and two in pairs) bowling for the George Bowls Club.
Death On 14 April 2019, Davis died during an apparent murder suicide perpetrated by her husband.
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Who was Elma Davis?
South African lawn bowler (1968-2019)
When was Elma Davis born?
Elma Davis was born on 1 April 1968.
When did Elma Davis die?
Elma Davis died on 14 April 2019.
What was Elma Davis's occupation?
Elma Davis was a bowls player.
What nationality was Elma Davis?
Elma Davis was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elma Davis. https://biography.guide/elma-davis/
MLA: "Elma Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elma-davis/.
Chicago: "Elma Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elma-davis/.
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