Ida Mae David

Ida Mae David was born Ida Mae Brunson September 13, 1930 in Manning, South Carolina, the fifth of seven children born to Isaiah and Eva Brunson (both deceased). She went to be with the Lord December 22, 2018. Ida went to school at the same small school house along with her brothers and sisters. She laughingly recalled the time her older sister, Lucille, took a switch to the boy who pulled the bows from her hair. Lively, yet sweet and obedient, Ida demonstrated talent for playing the piano at a very early age. In addition to playing the piano by ear, she also played the organ. In her early teens she walked the dusty road, yet arrived looking fresh, to her sister’s place to ask politely to play the organ. Her sister remembers how she also loved to dance and would dance her shoes to ruin!!! Ida met and married Selvin David and after Marie, their only child was born, the family moved to Brooklyn, New York. Ida desired three things: a successful marriage, to raise her daughter to be an upright, decent person, and to sing and play gospel music. She seemed to blossom in Brooklyn. Ida was a respected employee at Roberts Foods until she retired. Even though the marriage disintegrated and Selvin eventually returned to South Carolina alone, Marie was a joy to them both. Never any trouble, she grew into a very likeable young lady who loved to dance. Marie was loved and respected by family, friends and co-workers. Ida and Marie attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Brooklyn. There, she and several ladies formed a gospel group called “The Choraliers.” Singing and playing piano for “The Choraliers” was her calling!!! She truly enjoyed the group’s many appearances at other churches. Eventually, Ida and Marie also returned to South Carolina. They settled in West Columbia, got to know some of their neighbors and attended Victory Faith Fellowship Church. When illness struck, first Marie, then Ida, they both were in a nursing home in South Carolina, before being moved to Baltimore, Maryland for medical help. In the face of numerous setbacks, Ida rose above each one to the Glory of God. Even in the nursing home, many were drawn to the lady of quiet courage, dignity and incredible resiliency. Several staff members also related that they loved to hear her laugh. Ida was affectionately called: “Miss Daisy,” “Aunt Ida,” “Auntie Mae” or “Sweet Pea.” Whenever the song “I’ll be Home for Christmas” is played, we know “Sweet Pea” made it true. She will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves to mourn: her sister, Mrs. Lucille Tyler; two special nieces, Ms. Ernestine (Tina) McDonald and Ms. Dorothy (Dot) Ross; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Ida Mae David

September 13, 1930 - December 22, 2018