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Christine DAVIS Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Rev. Isaiah Ruffin and Maria Ruffin. She was the beloved wife of the Rev. William H. Davis Sr. of Smithfield and together they bore 12 children. She was an ordained minister of the gospel.
She was preceded in death by two children, Aleathia Maria Davis and Matthew Davis.
She is survived by her husband; one sister, Edith Johnson; and 10 children, the Rev. Diane Whitehead (Vernon), William H. Davis Jr. (Laverne), the Rev. Barry Davis (Mae), Janet Davis, Marcus Davis (Nadine), Bobby Davis (Gloria), David Davis (Rita), Gary Davis (Ronda), the Rev. Angela Collins (Kelvin), and Janel Davidson; 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Being such a blessing, she is lovingly cherished and will be missed by family and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. Interment to follow at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va.
Arrangements by Carlos Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Denotria and Tony
March 10, 2011
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Knowing Mrs. Davis for several years growning up she did exactly that. She acknowledge the Lord and lead many to Christ. I will never forgot how much a friend she was to my mother Bettye Sanford or to me and my brother Tony. She will truly be missed. May God comfort you and keep his hands upon you all. Sincerely,
Kayren (Shoffner) Cathcart
March 9, 2011
To my childhood friend Janel and the entire Davis Family,
I will never forget growing up next door to you on Santa Clara Drive. Your mother always welcomed me into your home – as if there weren’t enough people there already! (smile)
But “one more person” never seemed to bother her! What a legacy of Christ’s love she leaves with each of you. I pray that the Holy Spirit reveal Himself as Comforter and Friend during this time of adjusting to her homegoing. May we stay encouraged as we continue to spread the glorious Gospel she taught and modeled with the example of her life.
With much love from the little short girl next door,
Kayren Jamelle (Shoffner) Cathcart
(yes, I’m STILL short!)
Inspirational blog: http://kayrencathcart.wordpress.com
Clifton & Dale Spriggs
March 4, 2011
Gary,Ronda and Family,
We are praying for you during this most diffult time. We are here if you need us at anytime.
Love,
Shawn Hardy
March 3, 2011
Gary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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March 3, 2011
I am sorry for your lost. My prayers are with your family.
Pat Witherspoon/Nadine's sister
Beverly Byrdsong
March 2, 2011
As I pondered what to write, one of thing profoundly stood out:
"6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2Tim4:6-8
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