Obituary

Essie Mae Davis Burns was born June 21, 1931 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Will Davis and the late Hattie Mae Brown.

She attended Rockdale School. At an early age she joined Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. She was an active member of the community.

In 1987, she was united in marriage to Wesley Burns, Sr., who preceded her in death.

She was formerly employed by Mitchell Manufacturing Company, the Mitchell County County Neighborhood Service Center, and the Camilla Retirement Village.

She entered peacefully into rest on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Mitchell County Convalescent Center.

She was preceded in death by two sons, James E. Davis and Kenneth L. Minatee, Sr.; brothers, Joe Davis, James "Buck" Davis, Willie Davis, Jeremiah Davis, William Davis; sisters, Minnie Jess and Arosta Davis Caison.

She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Artie C. Davis, Sr. (Betty); sister, Mary Gladys Toombs; grandchildren, James Davis, Sharon Anderson, Kimberly Davis, Artie C. Davis, Jr., Shea Bryant Mango, Wendy Bryant, Harriette Hawkins, Harold Davis, Darold Davis, Tracey Minatee Young, Kenneth Lamar Minatee, Jr., Eric Minatee, and Timothy Minatee; thirty-seven great grandchildren; twenty-two great-great grandchildren; a special family friend, Gwendolyn Minatee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

You were a precious gift from God above,
So much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
Your smile so bright even on the bad days.

You heard God's whisper calling you home,
You didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
Till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.

He had called your name before,
You knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
Knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.

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