Funeral program for Gracie Davis

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MAY 7TR 1927
JANUARY 14TH, 2018
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1:00 PM
SSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
en Cypress Church RD
axton, GA 30417
SMALLS, OFHCIATING
DIRECTING

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John 14: Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in
me. In my fathers house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have
told you. I go to prepare a place for you. and if I go and prepare a place for
you, 1 will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you
may be also."
God looked down, and saw his daughter getting tired and Gracie looked up
while at home surrounded by family, and answered the call on
Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Gracie Slater-Davis was welcomed into the world on May 7, 1927, in Liberty
County, GA to the late Turner and Geneva Bennett Slater. Gracie was the
sibling of 6 brothers, Grady, Gus, Milton, Ben, Lydge, Dan, and 3 sisters
Francina, Derva Bel, and Mary. Gracie is the last of the Turner and Geneva
Slater clan.
Gracie attended school at Taylor Creek school in Hinesville, GA where she
bcame knowledgeable and skilled at everything life had to offer. Gracie was
united in holy matrimony to the late Cleveland Nick Davis and worked as a
homemaker for many years, until she decided to retire and take care of her
family.
Gracie was known by many as Sista and "Aunt Grace and was respected
and loved by many. Gracie was known as a walking history book even during
her old age and declining health. There was never a response of I dont
know, she always had the answer.
Gracie accepted the lord and savior Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an
early age. Gracie joined and attended faithfully. Green Cypress Missionary
Baptist Church, Claxton, GA. Gracie enjoyed serving and worshipping the
Lord, until her illness allowed her to remain at home and enjoy TV ministry.
Aside from worshipping the Lord, one of Gracies greatest hobbies was
fishing.
Gracie joined and became a member of the Baptist Burial Society where she
was dedicated and faithfully attended meetings until her health began to
fail.
Gracie answered the call to be with the Lord and her three children, Cynthia
Davis, Bessie Nunnally-Sanchez, and Samuel Cameo Davis. Gracie leaves
to mourn her passing, but cherished memories:
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Six daughters: Lula Mae Smith (Miami, FL), Lottie Nesby Brown (Roy), Shirley
Slater Childers, Carolyn Davis (All of Claxton, GA), Carol Pryor (Reidsville, ^ ^ f
North Carolina), and Mae Davis Cox (Danny), (Statesboro, GA), One son:
Donnell Rocky Davis (Learh), Claxton, GA. 23 grandchildren, 32 i|||
great-grandchildren, a special and dear friend and sister True Miller Bacon,
four special nieces who called and visited until the end, Joyce Wilson, Sarah *' *
Williams, Mary Slater, and Mary Nell Love, 2 loving and supportive adopted
sons Eugene Scott, and Timothy Smith, along with a host of nieces, nephews.
nnd friend':

Presiding..............................Dr. Rev. C. L. Anderson
Processional..................Harper Funeral Staff and Fannily
Selection........................................St. Luke MBC
Invocation..........................Dr. Rev. C.L. Anderson
Scriptures...Old Testament/New Testament - Rev. Earl Ricks
Solo.....................................Takiyah Williams
Reflections Please limit to 2 minutes
As a Church Member; Deacon Kevin Ross
As a Family member: Edward Lee Harris
As a Friend:
Resolutions...............................Green Cypress MBC
Selection.........................................St. Luke MBC
St. Luke MBC
Selection..
Recessional

OhO^S ^ O > m
EMMA MARIE ETWEEL
When you remember me.
Please do not weep.
My body may not be there
It has chosen to sleep.
Im not that far away.
My soul lives on.
Looking down, watching over
You and everyone.
And when you feel sad
And life seems blue.
Just remember
That my spirit has its arms around you.
And on those special days.
Times that you wish I could see.
That cool breeze flowing past you...
Well, that will be me.
So, dont be sad.
Elave no fear.
God has taken me under his wing.
But Ill always be near.
I still watch you
Every minute, every day.
My love and soul are with you
And thats where they will stay.
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Teria Brown-Robinson
Tony Brown
Kereitho Smith
Cynthia Nunnally
Shondrell Nunnally
Brown Falontae-Rawls
Antonio Michael Nunnally
Betty Rawls
Jawan Hines
Ahmad Hines
Chris Hines
Richard McFadden
Dravis McFadden
Elexas Pryor
Shariyah Pryor
Seiko Davis
Donnell Davis, Jr.
Jeffrey Davis
Marissa Thomas
Roy Lee Cox
Dashae Cooper
Tremayne McKever
Ramon Davis
Takiyah Williams
Terell Williams (T.J.)
Remmao Brown
Anthony Nunnally
Cyerrah Nunnally
Alize Williams
Tonyesha Williams
Leonard Williams
DhaKyra Williams
Aviel Thomas
Bayla Thomas
Shon Nunnally
Jeremiah Wade
Joshua Wade
Shondra Nunnally
Brown Zaiden Rawls
Keith Nunnally
LaToria Hines
Chad Hine
Shyveesha Hines
Ahmad Hines, Jr.
Christiana Hines
Lachristia Hines
Kchristasia Hines
Richard Javon McFadden
Adrian Pierce McFadden
Mario Pryor
Adriona Cooper
Dasiane Cooper
Kendajah Manor
Khloe Thomas
Courtney Bacon, Jr. (C.J.)

PALLBEARERS
Gary Harmon
Alex Love
Don McClain
Henry Bacon
Andrew Gren
James Bacon
INTERMENT
Green Cypress Cemetery
REPAST
Immediately follwing the interment please fellowship with us at the Green
Cypress Annex.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We, the family of Grade Davis acknowledge every act of kindness and
love shown to us during this time of transition. We cannot adequately
express our heartfelt gratitude, or the manifestation of love everyone has
shown. We are forever grateful for your visits, texts, telephone calls,
donations, food and all other kind gestures of love. We also thank
Rev. Harry Small and the Green Cypress Baptist Church family for their
continued love and support shown to Grade.
A special THANK YOU to our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother's
Caretaker, Dicie Deleavux, Ogeechee Hospice of Statesboro, GA, and
Best Care of Hinesville, GA for your dedicated and devoted service. May
GOD bless and keep you is our humble prayer.
SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
125 N. Broad Street, P.O. Box 757, Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658, Harper@qualityservice.comcastbiz.net
Wfiere sympathy is t,ypressecf through sincere service
Juanita B. Hodges, Owner
Yvonne Hodges, Manager
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