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Alpha Omega 
April 11,1919 May 28, 2014 
20/4. /:00 9.9P(. 
1268 Mt, Pleasant Road 
Claxton, Georgia 
Reverend Michael Dickenson, Pastor/Officiating 
Reflections of Francinas Life.... 
Francina Davis claimed her eternal reward at the age of 95. She 
was bom April 11, 1919 to Burl Champion and Margaret 
Champion of Sparta, Georgia. Francina was forth of five 
daughters. She was married to John Henry Davis, who preeeded 
her in death in 1965. Francina was a loving and devoted Christian. 
Neither this long day nor these short pages are suffieient to 
describe a life as full and rich as that of Francina Davis. She was 
at first, a loving daughter and devoted sister, who matured into a 
faithful wife, and adoring mother. In later years she became a 
doting and indulgent grandmother and great grandmother. The 
story of her life is our History and our lives are her Legacy. 
Despite the challenges of motherhood, marriage, inequality of the 
South, rearing (raising) four daughters and seven boys. Mother 
never gave up her dream that each one of her children would earn a 
High School Diploma and attend an Institution of higher education. 
During the remaining years of her life, mother was blessed to 
watch her grandchildren grow up. After years of stressing the 
importance of education, her efforts paid off. All of her children 
and grandchildren graduated from high sehool and many of them 
went on to college and graduated from college. 
On May 28, 2014, with devoted family members near her bedside, 
Francine Davis entered eternal rest. Although we are saddened to 
see her go, we can find solace in knowing that if we live our lives 
as she taught us, we will indeed see her again. 
Francina was preceded in death by both of her parents Burl and 
Margaret Champion; her daughters, Mary Champion, Ruby Dixon 
and JoAnn Davis; her son, William (Yoke) Davis; her sisters, Lillar 
Shorter, Beatrice West, Allie Charlton, Ethel Speneer; her brothers, 
Marvin, Huer and Lindsey Champion. 
She leaves to cherish precious and loving memories: her 
daughters, Annie Ruth Collins and Alice Mae King {Junior) of 
Claxton, Georgia; her sons, Reginald Davis of Claxton, Georgia, 
Ernest Davis (Michelle) of Orlando, Florida, George Davis of 
Augusta, Georgia, Harper Davis of Orlando, Florida, John H. 
Davis {Beverly) of Columbus, Georgia, Davell Davis of Orlando, 
Florida; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces 
nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends. 
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 The Dash  
I read of a man who stood to speak 
at the funeral of his friend 
He referred to the dates on his tombstone 
from the beginning ... to the end. 
He noted that first came the date of his birth 
and spoke the following dates with tears, 
but he said what mattered most of all 
was the dash between those years. 
For the dash represents all the time 
that they spent alive on earth 
and now only those who loved them 
know what that little line is worth. 
For it matters not, how much we o 
the cars ... the houses... .the cash.' 
What matters is how we live and lov 
and how we spend our dash, 
God didn't promise days without pain 
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, 
but He did promise strength for the day, 
comfort for the tears, and light for the way. 
By: Linda Ellis 
Reverend Michael Bickenson, Presiding 
Prelude 
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Choir 
Processional/Final Glimpse 
Officiants and Family 
Selection 
What A Friend We Have In Jesus  
Invocation 
Johnnie Levant 
Scriptures of Comfort 
Old Testament..........................Reverend Archie Johnson, Jr. 
New Testament........................................James Howard 
Selection 
Mass Choir 
Reflections {Two Minutes Please) 
John Davis 
Adolphus Oglsby 
Special Tribute (Poem) 
Resolutions and Acknowledgements 
Solo............................ 
Words of Comfort............... 
Recessional..................... 
............Church Clerk 
............Clara Brewton 
Reverend Michael Bickenson 
......Officiants and Family 
 
When tomorrow starts without me, and Im not there to see; 
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me. 
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today. 
While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. 
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. 
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too. 
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand. 
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand. 
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above, 
And that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. 
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye. 
For all my life. I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. 
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, 
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. 
And when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. 
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His 
Great Golden Throne. 
He said, this is eternity and all I promised you. 
Today your life on earth is passed, but here life starts anew. 
You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. 
Though there were times you did some things you knew you 
Shouldnt do. But you have been forgiven and now at last youre 
free. 
So wont you come and take my hand and share my life with me? 
So when tomorrow starts without me, dont think were far apart. 
For every time you think of me. Im right here in your heart. 
Grandsons 
Granddaughters 
We wish to express sincere appreciation to our many loved ones and friends 
for the countless moments of comfort extended to us during our time of 
bereavement. Your visits, floral arrangements, telephone calls, cards of 
sympathy and prayers have been a source of inspiration to us. 
The Davis Family 
Sfde/m&d 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 1268 Mt. Pleasant Road 
Claxton, Georgia 20417 
Immediately following the Interment in the fellowship hall 
at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church 
201 Church Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
Phone: 912-739-4932 
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