Elizabeth W. Davis, 96, died on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Golden Living Center under the care of Southern Care Hospice after an extended illness.
Mrs. Davis was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 1, 1917 to the late James R. and Cora P. Williams. She spent her early years in Griffin and was a graduate of Bessie Tift College in Forsyth, Georgia. A homemaker, librarian and school teacher, Mrs. Davis lived most of her life in Wayne County where she and her late husband, Eugene C. Davis owned and operated a family farm for several decades. In addition to her parents and husband, her brother Jimroe Williams preceded her in death.
Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Merri Davis of Nicholson, Georgia and Joe and Molly Davis of Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters and sons-in-law, Annella and Chris Rowland of Brunswick and Betty and John Stanton of Jesup; grandchildren, Curry Davis of Portland, Oregon, Kimberly Anderson and husband, Chris of Lexington, Kentucky, Eli Davis of Seattle, Washington, Heather Davis of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jon Stanton of Macon, Georgia, Joanna Blackwelder and husband, Ryan of Vancouver, Canada, William Eugene Stanton of Jesup; and great grandchildren, Molly May, Mirabel Elizabeth and Macie Grace Anderson all of Lexington, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Odum Baptist Church with Reverend Gabe Gill officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Interment services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Odum Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 40, Odum, Georgia 31555 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406.
You were so very Blessed to have your Mother for all those years.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thank you for your kind words.
Betty
Betty, John & family….many pleasant memories about you, your parents & my visits to their home….this has been a long, ardous journey…yet, our God has given GRACE for every need. I understand your grief, pain & sorrow……this, too, will pass. May God comfort you now and in the days to follow. A ppreciate your love & devotion to your mother. God will reward you for your many acts of kindness. Love & blessings…..Virginia F. Floyd
Betty & John, so sorry about Ms. Virginia’s passing. We are praying for you at this time. God bless you all.
Miss Betty, Mr. John & family, we are praying for you in your loss of such a wonderful woman of grace. Although John and I did not meet her, we feel as though we have because of the awesome testimonies over the years from you all and Zach. We hope your memories of Ms. Davis will be ones to bless. Weeping is but for a night but joy comes in the morning. Let yourself mourn for a time but know that God has joyous days ahead for y’all. We’re right around the corner if you need anything!!! Blessings, John, Kat, and Zach
Thanks to all from the Davis and Stanton familys.
Betty