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Calony Davis Obituary
Born Aug. 16, 1923, in Franklin County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Hardie Bunyan and Lula Brown Perry.
Calony Perry married James Davis on Dec. 23, 1941, and together they moved to Newport News ,Va., to raise their family which grew to include seven children.
Calony loved going to church and faithfully worshipped her Lord at Third Baptist Church and Little Zion Baptist Church. And now, she will meet her Lord with a clear mind, a pain-free body, a joyful heart, and that sassy attitude that we love.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Davis Sr.; daughter, Mary Davis; sisters, Naomi White, Olivia Williams, Essie Conyers and Rochelle Gupton; and brothers, Aulcie Perry, Charlie Perry, Roy Perry and Andrew Perry.
Calony Perry Davis leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Hermenia Porter (Dante) and Joan Davis of Hampton, Va., Vanessa Davis (Allan Sledge) and Bonny Davis (William Martin) of Prince George's County, Md., James Davis Jr. of Newport News, Va., Barbara Overton (Craig ) of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Pleasant Porter of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dorene Arrington of Hampton, Va.; brother, Ossian Perry of Warrenton, N.C.; brothers-in-law, Samuel Davis (Marie) of Hampton, Va., and John Davis of Warrenton, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
A viewing will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1824 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA 23666. Interment will follow the service at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. The family and friends will return to Little Zion Baptist Church for a repast. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., NN, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calony Davis
Pastor Shirley A. Stewart
November 3, 2009
Dear Vanessa and family,
My condolences at the passing of your loved one. Truly she will be missed by those who love her, yet God loved her best and called her to His eternal rest. May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep you in perfect peace.
November 1, 2009
To Vanessa and Family: So glad my mother and I got a chance to visit your mother a few times this past year. Even though this disease robbed her of her memory, she still remembered the gospel songs my mother would sing to her. She would join in and I said, "Mrs. Davis you need to join the choir and her reply was "I was about to say the same thing." I know your hearts are heavy now but when it gets unbearable, think of the things she did to make you laugh and hopefully your tears will turn into a smile. Love and Prayers
Linda Highsmith and Family
Marlene Simpson Ferguson
October 30, 2009
Vanessa and family, find solace in knowing that your mother can now rest her body, mind and spirit.
Patricia (Pat) Stevens-Blizzard
October 29, 2009
To The Davis Family:
My prayers are with you and your family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of your Mom!!
The Agee Family
October 29, 2009
To the Davis Family, We pray that you are comforted and strengthened day by day. Hold tight to God's Word, the support of family and friends, and the wonderful memories you shared with your Mom. God Bless!
charles fitchett
October 29, 2009
I made a recent statement, but i forgot to add my name. But this one will be just as good. I pray that this women of God will rest in the heavens of the lord. She will be missed dearly. I don't know her personally, But i do know her relative Vanessa Davis and Bonnie Davis, why further undo May God watch and comfort this family in jesus name AME!
October 29, 2009
I would like to take a moment ot pray to this sister of god. I don't know her but i do know Vanessa Davis and Bonnie davis achool mates. I would like to give my deepest regards to your lost. Most definitely she will be missed, But hse will be in the hand sof the god. Amen!
Tommy Hicks
October 29, 2009
Vanessa, Bonnie, and the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please find strength and comfort in one of my favorite scriptures found at 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Believe what you read here and know that many of your friends share your sorrow and wonderful memories.
Linda Clifton
October 29, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Cynthia Rhone
October 29, 2009
To The Davis Family. God will bless you with strength to guide you through this very difficult time. But trust in God knowing that your loved one is at peace. All of you will be in my heart and prayers.
Michael Turner & Family
October 28, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dexter & Antoinette Cox
October 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Burt & Family
October 28, 2009
To the Davis Family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Earnest & Viola Swinton & Family
October 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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