Home Ageless Beauty Evancia Davis By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020 01 Evancia Davis, 72 Skier, retired administrative assistant, mother, shopper, gospel music lover; Chicago Davis strongly believes that “You can’t just sit around.” She practices what she preaches through skiing, volunteering, shopping and traveling. Chris Militscher 02 At Age 18 Courtesy of Evancia Davis 03 At Age 22 “I just try to go out and take hold of life. It gives me peace to reach out to others and to go out and do what I want to do.” Courtesy of Evancia Davis 04 In 1976 Age-defying secrets: “You can’t just sit around if you want to maintain good health. You have to keep moving. I ski, walk, volunteer, shop.” Courtesy of Evancia Davis 05 In 1988 “You have to reach out and take advantage of your interests. You can’t just sit at home, eat and watch TV.” Courtesy of Evancia Davis 06 In 2002 Wise words: “You have to take hold of your life. I get up every day and pursue my happiness.” Courtesy of Evancia Davis