Sheana Davis, Award-Winning Cheesemaker, Educator, and Dedicated Sonoma Community Advocate, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Sheana Davis passed away surrounded by family on the morning of October 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with aggressive stage 4 esophageal cancer.
An award-winning cheesemaker, educator, and community advocate, Davis devoted decades to feeding people, strengthening connections, and supporting Sonoma’s agricultural and culinary communities.
As a co-founder of Farm Trails, Davis connected local farms with neighbors and promoted the California Cheese Trail while collaborating with family-owned shops and creameries nationwide.
Davis also created accessible culinary arts programs for young people through the Sonoma Community Center and Sonoma Teen Center, helping students develop practical skills and confidence.
During the 2017 Sonoma wildfires, Davis established the No Pay Café, also known as Café Gratis, which provided more than 200,000 nourishing meals to seniors and vulnerable community members.
Davis further supported hunger-relief initiatives, youth opportunities, community clothing drives, and efforts to preserve MFK Fisher’s Last House.
A celebration of Davis’s life is planned for January, with further details expected later.
Davis leaves a lasting legacy of generosity, kindness, culinary excellence, and devoted service throughout Sonoma and beyond.
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