Celebrating the life of
Mary C. Davis
April 19, 1926 - August 25, 2011
Mary Lois Clark Davis was born in McKeesport PA on April 19, 1926 and died after a brief illness on August 25, 2011. She grew up in the greater Pittsburgh area and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1944. The date was June 6, 1944 to be exact--D-Day, and that event which overshadowed her transition from high school to college had a profound effect on her life as it did so many of "The Greatest Generation".
During the war she met Lamar W. Davis from South Carolina who served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. They married soon after his return from Europe and moved to Savannah in 1947, raised a family and became actively involved in the business, civic and religious life of the city.
Mary was a wonderful wife and Mother and employed her talents in many ways outside the family. She worked as Office Manager and Bookkeeper in Lamar's CPA firm. She was an active member of Bull Street Baptist Church, a Charter Member of Memorial Baptist Church, where she served in many roles --- teacher, choir member, Bible School Leader, and was a charter member of the "Geritol Gypsies". In later years she became a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah. For over 30 years she was a member of the Exchangette Club of Savannah and served in many leadership roles including a term as President. For many years she led a class of women in weekly Bible Study, and arts and crafts at the Savannah Baptist Center where she also served on the Board of Trustees. As Lamar progressed in leadership roles in the Georgia Society of CPAs she became a mentor and unofficial activity leader of spouses of CPAs at their periodic meetings and conventions and forged many lasting relationships within the Society.
She nurtured her sons and their families and in later years she became an important influence in the lives of her five grandchildren. With each of them she fostered a special and unique relationship which has enriched their lives beyond measure. She never met a stranger, always saw the best in people, and lived her life with unbridled optimism and a serene sense of contentment whatever the circumstance.
She was preceded in death by her son Danny Davis, her husband Lamar W. Davis, Sr., and her brother William G. Carlson.
She is survived by her two sons, Lamar W. Davis, Jr., and his wife Sarah M. Davis of Savannah and Lee J. Davis and his wife Lucie M. Davis of Peachtree City; her sister Elizabeth Jane Bower of Marietta Ohio; her brother and sister-in-law Scovel M. Carlson and June Carlson of Ormond Beach, Florida; sisters-in-law Frances Davis and Phoebe Davis; grandchildren and spouses-- Whit Claire, Betsy, Chris Rachael, Danny Angela, and Abby; and seven great-grandchildren. She will be terribly missed.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull Street.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Union Mission, 107 Fahm Street, Savannah, GA 31401, Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31401, or charity of donor's choice.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I knew Aunt Mary not only as my Aunt but also as the representative of CPAs in Georgia Society. She was so welcoming to all the spouses that we attended the GA Society functions rather than VA functions. What beautiful memories of love and caring acts which we will treasure and keep forever. What an honor it is to call her 'Aunt Mary' and she will be missed.
- Judy Carlson Chase, Melbourne Beach, FL
Oh, how we loved Mary----she was the most selfless person I ever knew--I know that all of our family in Heaven, welcomed her with joy---I will miss her---just knowing that she was there----she meant so much to all of us---Barbara and Bruiser
- Barbara/Travis Vinesett, Spartanburg, SC
We have missed her charming warmth at the Exchange Club as we have missed Lamar. Our thought and prayers go out to Lamar, Jr., Lee, and the family.
- Ted Akins, Savannah, GA
You are all in my prayers at this time of your loss. May God's power, peace and presence be with each of you during this difficult time. Mary Davis was such a special, talented and gifted Lady. She will be missed in the many lives she touched.
- Joy Stritikus, Statesboro, GA
I knew Aunt Mary not only as my Aunt but also as the representative of CPAs in Georgia Society. She was so welcoming to all the spouses that we attended the GA Society functions rather than VA functions. What beautiful memories of love and caring acts which we will treasure and keep forever. What an honor it is to call her 'Aunt Mary' and she will be missed.
- Judy Carlson Chase, Melbourne Beach, FL
Oh, how we loved Mary----she was the most selfless person I ever knew--I know that all of our family in Heaven, welcomed her with joy---I will miss her---just knowing that she was there----she meant so much to all of us---Barbara and Bruiser
- Barbara/Travis Vinesett, Spartanburg, SC
We have missed her charming warmth at the Exchange Club as we have missed Lamar. Our thought and prayers go out to Lamar, Jr., Lee, and the family.
- Ted Akins, Savannah, GA
You are all in my prayers at this time of your loss. May God's power, peace and presence be with each of you during this difficult time. Mary Davis was such a special, talented and gifted Lady. She will be missed in the many lives she touched.
- Joy Stritikus, Statesboro, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
