Ruth J. Davis

Mrs. Ruth Jean Davis, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many departed this life on April 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Ruth Jean Davis, or as she was affectionately known, Jean, was born to the late Retha and Lillie Adams on August 26, 1927, in Little River, North Carolina. Jean was the only girl and the youngest of seven children. Jean’s family moved to Baltimore where she lived until she was 10 years old; she then moved to New York. Jean graduated from high school in 1945 and later went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree. Jean had one son, Kenneth Davis (deceased) who was the apple of her eye and the joy of her life. Jean was married for 28 years to Samuel Allen, who served over 20 years in the U.S. Army. The couple traveled extensively throughout the United States until they retired to Baltimore. After Sgt. Allen’s death, Jean proved that even mature hearts can find love again when she fell in love with and married Bernie C. Davis in 1984. Jean was a highly valued employee of Becton Dickenson & Company, a company that sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. After retiring from fulfilling careers, Bernie and Jean literally became globe trotters, cruising extensively throughout the world. Jean was a wonderful, caring friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed a life-long friendship with Gertrude Foust and Alice Hill and was also remarkably close to her daughter-in-law Cloutil. Jean was a faithful member of the Journey of Faith Church where she loved to worship. Jean fully embraced the growth and changes the church made throughout the years and was known for her efficacious generosity. As her health began to decline, she was particularly grateful for the newsletters the church sent and for the visits from Pastor G. Jean is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 40 years, Bernie, her daughter-in-law Cloutil Davis, stepchildren Hiliary Davis, Sherry Davis Molock (Guy Molock, Jr.), grandchildren: Terance Shipman (Prudence Shipman), Amber Molock, Jelani Molock, Diarra Molock, great grandchildren: Jerontai McFee, Teryn Shipman, Zaire Shipman, Khalil Shipman, Bryant Harris, Makayla Molock, Oliyah Molock, great-great grandchild Jahari McFee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Ruth J. Davis

August 26, 1924 - April 18, 2024