Elma Davis (1 April 1968 – 14 April 2019) was a South African international lawn bowler.

Bowls career

In 2016, Davis won a

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with Susan Nel and Sylvia Burns in the

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at the 2016 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in

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. Davis was part of the South African team for the

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on the Gold Coast in

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where she claimed a

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in the Fours with Esme Kruger, Johanna Snyman and Nicolene Neal. Davis was a five times winner of the

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(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.

References

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