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January 21, 1908
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March 8, 2012
Ruth]. Davis
Asbury United Methodist Church 1213 Pacific Avenue Iantic City, New Jersey 12:30 pm ill " m Greene, Officiating

Obituary
Ruth Cornelia johnson Davis, 104 was called to the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the Mainland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pleasantville, New jersey. She was born on january 21, 1908 in Atlantic City to the late, Mary Rice johnson Mundy and Cornelius johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, jefferson Davis and sister, Evelyn Tyler. Ruth attended the Atlantic City public schools and graduated from Princess Anne Academy now known as the University ofMaryland, Eastern Shore Division graduating in 1926. Mrs. Davis attended the Lincoln School ofNursing where she received her degree as a registered nurse in june 1928. She worked as the head nurse of surgery at Lincoln Hospital and the Henry Street Visiting Nursing Association both in New York City. She married jefferson D. Davis ]r. ofColumbus, GAin 1935. He was Dean ofEngineering at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama until his death in 1960. Mrs. Davis continued her study ofnursing at Teacher's College Columbia University from 1937-1941, and in public health at Hampton Institute, Hampton, VA. In 1956, Ruth received a B.S. degree in nursing from Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Davis taught pediatric nursing at Tuskegee from 1957-59 and was assistant supervisor ofhealth at the school from 1959-60. She returned to New York City upon the death ofher husband. From 1969-1976 she was assistant supervisor ofnursing services at the Upper Manhattan Medical Group until her retirement upon which she returned to Atlantic City to reside with her sister, Evelyn Tyler. Ruth as been a member ofAsbury United Methodist Church from her early childhood until her death. After she retired she continued her tireless service in the church and was a member ofthe Flower Club, United Methodist Women and was a dedicated member ofthe senior Bible class. Mrs. Davis was very active as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Bacharach Hospital Association and the Atlantic City Public Library. She was also a member ofGolden Circle, Alphabets, the alumnae association ofthe Lincoln School ofNursing and the American Nurses Association. She also had a passionate love ofdogs. She loved to travel and embraced all sports.
Mrs. Davis is survived by a host ofbeloved relatives and friends, her niece and nephew and her caretakers; Claudette and Ernest Yancy of Pleasantville, her sister-in-law, Doris Davis ofCA, nieces; Paula Matabane, Mashadi Matabane both ofAtlanta, GA, Kerry D. Pitcher ofCA, nephews; Warren Whatley, ]r., Lynn Whatley both ofAtlanta, GA, and goddaughter; Dee Levister ofCA, cousins; Lois jay ofAtlantic City and Myra Briggs ofNew York City. She was also survived by dear and devoted friend, Geri Price ofAtlantic City.

Celebration in Memory ofthe life of
Ruth]. Davis
Worship Leader, Reverend Alma Dobson Officiating, Reverend William Greene
Greeting
Hymn....."How Great Thou Art"..................................................UMH No. 77
Prayer............................................................................Reverend Alma Dobson
Scripture Old Testament ....................................................Ecclesiastes 3: 1-12 Psalm 23 Reverend Johnny White
Hymn.........."Because He Lives".................................................UMH No. 364
New Testament............................................................John 11: 32-44
Reflections Dr. Paula Mantabane. Ms. Mashadi Mantabane, Mr. Lynn Whatley
The Amazing Journey of Aunt Ruth..................Mrs. Claudette R. Yancy
Hymn................."Amazing Grace"...............................................UMH No. 378
Eulogy.......................................................................Reverend William Greene
Acknowledgements
Musical Selection................"The Lord's Prayer".........Mr. Eddie Morgan