Celebrating the life of
Faye Sanders Davis
January 26, 1937 - July 22, 2008
Faye Anderson Sanders Davis, 71, died Tuesday, July 23, 2008 at Hospice Savannah after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Lyons, Georgia on January 26, 1937 and was graduated from Savannah High School in 1954. Faye was employed by Southern Bell Telephone while her husband served overseas in the Navy, then she settled down to raise her family. After her children were all in school, she worked at the Town Hall of Hardeeville for a while, then began a career with the United States Postal Service. Faye retired from the Postal Service in 1997. After her retirement she discovered the joy of gourd painting and became an accomplished designer of gourd art. She was an active member of the Georgia Gourd Society, the American Gourd Society, and the Society of Decorative Painters.
Faye had four sons with her first husband, Bonwell C. Sanders, of Lyons, Georgia, before his death in 1977. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Mary Anderson. She is survived by a large extended network of family and friends. Her immediate family includes husband John M. Davis of Ridgeland, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law Glenn Sanders of Ridgeland, Miles and Dee Ann Sanders of Ridgeland, Reid and Julie Sanders of Batesburg, S.C., Lance and T'Lene Sanders of Ridgeland; step-daughters and sons-in-law Annette and Dusty Geisler of Charlotte, N.C., Jackie and Lonnie Seegers Cottageville, S.C.; two sisters and brothers-in-law Elaine and Al Driggers of Elmore, Alabama, and Regina and Paul Brunson of Savannah; also six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Week Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Gina, so sorry to hear of your sister's death. Heard she was very ill last Saturday. I feel and understand your loss. My prayers are with you and all your family. I love you and Paul so much. Aunt Margie
- Margie Slice, Columbia, SC
Miles, I was sadened to hear about your mother. My heart goes out to you and Dee. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Johnny
- Johnny Pollitzer, Beaufort, SC
Dee Ann and Miles Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Our family will hold you in our prayers and in our hearts. Love, Michael, Martha, Emily, Ting
- O'Regan Family, Beaufort, SC
I am saddened by the passing of Faye. I have enjoyed her smile, her sense of humor, and I am so glad that she came into my life through our love of painting. She brought great humor during our days together at Paint-Ins with the Dogwood Chapter members. I will miss her so very much.
- Jan Kowalski, Dacula, GA
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one - my prayers will be with you in the coming days of sorrow. Phyllis Oldiges Taunton, SHS-Class of 1955
- Phyllis Oldiges Taunton, Longview, TX
MIles and Dee Ann, Ed and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you now and through the next few days. We are so sorry we cannot be there with you, but know that God is with you now. Psalm 55:22 says, 'Cast your burdens on the Lord, and he will sustain you.' The poem by Helen Steiner Rice 'Enfolded in His Love' also gives you a message of love and comfort. The love of God surrounds us Like the air we breathe around us As neat as a heartbeat, as close as a prayer, And whenever we need Him, He will always be there!
- Ed and Anne Allen, Beaufort, SC
Gina, so sorry to hear of your sister's death. Heard she was very ill last Saturday. I feel and understand your loss. My prayers are with you and all your family. I love you and Paul so much. Aunt Margie
- Margie Slice, Columbia, SC
Miles, I was sadened to hear about your mother. My heart goes out to you and Dee. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Johnny
- Johnny Pollitzer, Beaufort, SC
Dee Ann and Miles Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Our family will hold you in our prayers and in our hearts. Love, Michael, Martha, Emily, Ting
- O'Regan Family, Beaufort, SC
I am saddened by the passing of Faye. I have enjoyed her smile, her sense of humor, and I am so glad that she came into my life through our love of painting. She brought great humor during our days together at Paint-Ins with the Dogwood Chapter members. I will miss her so very much.
- Jan Kowalski, Dacula, GA
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one - my prayers will be with you in the coming days of sorrow. Phyllis Oldiges Taunton, SHS-Class of 1955
- Phyllis Oldiges Taunton, Longview, TX
MIles and Dee Ann, Ed and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you now and through the next few days. We are so sorry we cannot be there with you, but know that God is with you now. Psalm 55:22 says, 'Cast your burdens on the Lord, and he will sustain you.' The poem by Helen Steiner Rice 'Enfolded in His Love' also gives you a message of love and comfort. The love of God surrounds us Like the air we breathe around us As neat as a heartbeat, as close as a prayer, And whenever we need Him, He will always be there!
- Ed and Anne Allen, Beaufort, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
