Barbara Lee Davis

Barbara Lee Jones was born on November 11, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. On April 28th, 2014, Barbara Lee joined her mother Pansie, her father Howard, and her sister Lillie on the “Golden Street of Heaven.” Barbara grew up in Richmond and at an early age she attended Good Shepherd Baptist Baptist Church with her father and mother. At the age of 12, Barbara met her lifelong friend, Ethelyn Howard Parker and William Smith, (Brother Martin DePorres), who invited her to worship with their families in the old Pollard House on 27th Street. Barbara was one of the first members of Holy Rosary Catholic Mission under the Redemptorist Priests and was baptized by Father Raymond Schantz. Barbara began her formative education in the Richmond Public Schools, graduating from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School class of 1959. Barbara began her professional career at the Medical College of Virginia. She worked as a Laboratory Technician in the Neurology Department under Dr. Cary Sutter. Barbara retired from the Pathology Department after more than 30 years if dedicated service. She was married to Richard Arlen Davis, and to this union one daughter, Kimberly Maris Davis was born. She was a member of the American Business Women Association. She enjoyed cooking and she could make the best potato salad and fruit cake you could put in your mouth. One of her prized accomplishments was having her recipe,"Barbara's Fruit Cake" published in the Holy Rosary Cookbook. One of her part-time ventures was selling "Avon" not for financial gain,but for the friendship of her clients. Barbara was known for her summer cookouts,not only did you leave full of her delicious potato salad,and crabs,you left with a gift a well..AVON! She was an active,involved,committed and dedicated member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Barbara was instrumental in organizing the Black Lay Caucus Choir. She was a trail blazer,traveling with the choir to other Catholic Churches rendering Black Gospel music in Virginia,as well as other states. She also served as a sponsor for the Holy Rosary Youth Group. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Adult Choir, chairman of the Liturgy Committee, Eucharistic Minister, and serve on Pastoral Council. One of Barbara's many accomplishments was being a part of the planning process for our own Monsignor Walter C. Barrett,Jr's First Mass Celebration at Holy Rosary Church. Leaving to remember and cherish her legacy is her loving daughter,Kimberly Parker(Richmond,Virginia),three grandchildren,Terrence Parker,Sr.(Jennifer),Summer Davis,Sabrina Parker,four great grandchildren,Cambria,Victoria,Tatianna and Terrence,Jr.;two nieces,Ashley and Pansie;two nephews,Corey and Chris'a host of godchildren,among them two devoted,Alexis Harris and Charmaine Tennyson,other relatives and friends,among them three devoted.Ethelyn Parker(Puddin),Josephine Thrower and Doris Fultz.

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Barbara Lee Davis

November 11, 1940 - April 28, 2014