Virginia L. Davis

Virginia L. Davis, the daughter of the late Shederick Floyd and Mary Lou Flagg was born June 14, 1921 in Macon, Georgia. She parted this life on November 12, 2016 when the Lord called her home. She was one of 12 brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. She received her education in the Georgia Public School system. She met and married her husband, Calieb (Sonny Boy) Davis on May 26, 1943. With their union, she gained a daughter, the late Ruby L. Davis She moved to Baltimore in 1943. In that same year she made Gillis Memorial her church home under the leadership of the late Rev. Theodore C. Jackson Sr. She joined when they were located on Stockton Street and followed her church family to Calhoun and Mulberry and to their present location on Park Heights Avenue under the leadership of Rev. C. Jackson Jr. She was a member of the Senior Choir for sixty years until her health declined. She started the Wednesday night prayer meeting with the help of others. She was a member of the Sick Committee which later became the Missionaries Committee, and served as President and Sergeant at Arms. She served on the Woman's Council and was a member of the Trustee Board, an appointment assigned to her after the death of her husband, Trustee Calieb Davis in 1986. She loved her Church family and worked tirelessly to support her Church. Virginia founded the Helping Hand Christmas Club out of her home on November 14, 1958. God placed it on her heart to organize a group a help the needy, care for the homeless and serve mankind whenever and wherever they could. They were known from Baltimore to Chicago as a result of their hard wok. She served as President for the entire 36 years. They gave countless programs to support the less fortunate and churches across the states. She promoted singers such as the Rev Clay Evans (who remained a close friend) and others to sing at her church. The Group disbanded as the members began to experience health issues. She loved her family and loved traveling to see them regardless of the state they resided in. In her earlier days, she enjoyed having Sunday dinners and welcomed everyone over to enjoy a good meal. A lot of good memories were made at her kitchen table. She was blessed to have many true friends throughout her life. She encouraged everyone she met to find a church home and to serve the Lord. She loved to dress up and was a sharp dresser. She took great pride in her appearance. He hat, shoes and gloves were always coordinated to match her outfits. She thought you should always look your best. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend and was always there to offer love, guidance and encouragement. She was never one to raise her voice, she gave a look that said it all. When she was tested, her favorite saying was "Dear God". Whenever she used that expression, we would say she was writing a letter to God about the situation. Momma Gin, as many called her lived a rich and rewarding life. She was blessed beyond measure. In her final years, she resided at the Future Care Nursing Home. While there she remained concerned about her family, friends and their needs. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and she will never be forgotten. She has left us with a legacy of love for God, family and friends. She believed you should never worry but always pray and that God would provide. May the work that she did speak for her! She leaves to celebrate her life: two sons, Russell Young and Daryl Jacks (Annette); four grandchildren: Tommie (Prathia), Audrey (Ronnie), Rita (Robert) and John (Felicia); a host of great grandchildren, great-great-children and great-great-great-children; six nieces, Anne Lanier (Virginia), Francine Lee (Lawrence) Va., Leatrice Aaron (Chicago), Betty Shine (Haywood) Ga, Angela Bennett (Reamus) Mich., Virginia Ramsey (Mich.), Constance Edwards (Charles) Florida; two nephews, Johnny Aaron (Mattie) Ga., and Gregory Ramsey of Mich., her goddaughter, Margaret Bell; two special friends, Janey Weathers and Dorethea Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Virginia L. Davis

June 14, 1921 - November 12, 2016