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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Leola
Davis
November 20, 1926 – July 7, 2012
Obituary
Leola Lewis Davis
LIFE PROFILE:
Leola Lewis Davis, affectionately known as "Lee", was born November 20, 1926 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Rosa Lee Lewis and Preston Lewis.
Leola attended the Thomas County School System and was a private sitter.
At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and joined Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church where she served as Mother of the Church and was a member of the Deaconess Board.
Leola was united in marriage to Joe A. Davis, who preceded her in death. To this union fifteen children were born.
Preceding her in death included eleven siblings and a son-in-law, Otis Perry, Sr.
She departed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia.
She leaves to cherish her memories fifteen children, which includes nine daughters, Lorene Davis, Mattie (Willis) Thomas, Linda (Ramon) Kennebrew, Mae Ola Davis of Albany, Georgia, Carolyn Clayton of Tallahassee, Florida, Earnestine Perry of Leesburg, Georgia, Mary (Chattom) Smith of Pelham, Georgia, Lillian (Willie) Reddick of Thomasville, Georgia, Janice (Oscar) Lewis of Sylvester, Georgia; six sons, Willie (Mary) Davis and Charlie (Kay) Davis of Camilla, Georgia, Joe A. Davis, III of Germany, Charles Davis of Valdosta, Georgia, James (Deborah) Davis of Baconton, Georgia, Samuel Davis of Albany, Georgia; three sisters, Agnes (Lee) Roberts, Ella Murray of Jersey City, New Jersey, Juanita (Patrick) Tillman of Live Oak, Florida; one brother, Clifford Lewis; one godson, Ronnie Williams Davis of Camilla, Georgia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
Homegoing Celebration:
The funeral service of Leola Davis will be conducted Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, 3239 Old Georgia Highway 3, Pelham, Georgia. Reverend Lawrence Knighton will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church.
Active Pallbearers will be Anthony Crimbley, James Crimbley, Dexter Davis, Stacy Jackson, Otis Perry, Marrakesh Perry, Chattom Smith, III, Jeremy Smith.
Committal Service:
The committal service of Mrs. Leola Davis will follow in Oakview Cemetery.
Following the committal service, the family will receive friends for repast and fellowship at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church.
Family Contact:
The family is receiving friends at the residence of Ms. Davis' grandson, Otis "Boofi" Perry, at 270 North Ellis Street, Camilla.
Miss Me–But Let Me Go !
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let me Go!
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