Doris C. Davis

Doris C. Davis, beloved daughter of Virginia Kellam and John Gordon, was born on January 2,1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life suddenly on November 19, 2002. Doris was the oldest of 12 children, one brother, Charles is deceased.She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She furthered her education at the Community College of Baltimore and received her AA Degree in 1984. Doris also received her Notary Public License for the state of Maryland in 1986. She was also attending Coppin State College to receive her BA Degree, but due to her illness was not able to complete her studies.On March 21, 1962 she married Jerry Cephas. From this union two children were born Emmanuel and Michelle. She later married Buster Davis in December 1990. Doris was employed at the Veterans Warehouse, Kole Lamp Company and served in the finance department of Coppin State University.Doris has been a very dedicated, committed member of Sharon Baptist Church for more than thirty years, joining under the leadership of the late Dr. James L. Moore. She supported all of the programs and activities of the church. On November 6, 2000, when Sharon celebrated her 115th Anniversary, Dr. Vaughn presented her with a beautiful plaque for her loyal years of service to God and His church. Before her illness she sang on the choir and served as Vice President of the Harmony Circle. She was also a faithful member of the Virginia L. Brown Matrons Missionary Society. She was so happy to serve as Co-Chairperson for the “Women in White” program held last July. She was nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Dr. James L. Moore Birthday Circle for 2003. Her greatest joy came when Dr. Alfred Vaughn elevated her to be a Deaconess. Deaconess Davis not only loved her biological family and was so proud of all of them, but she loved her pastors and church family as well. She had a kind heart and giving spirit.She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Buster Davis; daughter, Michelle Cephas; son, Emmanuel Cephas; mother, Virginia Kellam; six grandchildren, Emmanuel, jr., Katrina, Gregory, Jesse, Irvin and Terrell; seven sisters, Gloria, Delores, Elaine, Ella, Marcella, DeShirl and Priscilla; three brothers, William, Jr., James and Timothy; two sisters-in-law, Joan and Wanda; three brothers-in-law, David, Jerome and Reggie; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Doris C. Davis

January 2, 1946 - November 19, 2002