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Pearl Davis Obituary
Mrs. Pearl Esther Machen Davis, 53, of Barboursville, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born July 13, 1956, to the late Reverend David M. and Ida Ola Mae Green Machen in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Machen; and a brother, Sam Machen.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the Blue Run Church Barboursville, where she served faithfully as Minister of Music and worked with many Community Choirs, as Choir director and music teacher for those seeking to play the piano.
She is survived by her husband, Gregory Davis; one son, Marques L. Davis; two daughters, Olacynth N. Davis and Cadessa M. Davis; and one granddaughter, Kyra M. Davis, all of Barboursville; eight brothers, David and Joel Machen of Houston, Texas, James and Jonathan Machen of Minnesota, Dan Machen of Germany, Matthew Machen of Knoxville, Tennesse, Nathaniel Machen of Miami and Mark Machen of Daleville; five sisters, Mary Johnson of Gary, Tennessee, Ann Pritchard and Dorcas Michealson of Minnesota, Ida Machen of Kingsport and Denise Anthony of Frederick; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, 738 Park Street, Charlottesville with the Reverend Peggy Brice officiating. Interment will follow at the Davis Family Cemetery in Barboursville.
Viewing will be held at the funeral home from 12 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, and at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009.
Satchell's Funeral Service Inc. of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Molly Vale
December 5, 2009
Mr. Davis, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you will find peace in time. We'll see you at school soon.
Warmly,
Molly, Jim & Mike Vale
Cynthia Lam-Herring
December 1, 2009
Marques
I am sorry for your lost and my thoughts and prayers will be with you forever and if you need anything please let me know
Zelda Walker
November 17, 2009
Mr. Davis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. We miss your smile and encouragement. May God Bless You.
Basil and Zelda
November 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family, may God continue to bless and keep you all. Alexander Family, Syracuse New York
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Rev. Robert L. Mitchell
November 9, 2009
To the Davis family;
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow, and just know that your Heavenly Father will take great care of you.
To our friend and sister in Christ, Sis. Ida Machen, we are praying for you to be strong in the Lord, for HE knows just how much you and your family can bear.
May God continue to keep and bless you all is my prayer.
JESSICA GIBSON
November 9, 2009
MR.DAVIS I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Tracy & Courtnay Ford
November 9, 2009
To the Davis Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sadness. God Bless you and yours. Miss Pearl certainly "made a vow to the Lord"
Tonya Weaver
November 9, 2009
To the entrie Davis family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Greg be strong and hang in there, the Lord will not put no more on you than you are able to bear. Be encourage, weeping may endure for a night but your joy will come in the morning.
DOREEN WELLS
November 9, 2009
To Greg and Children, Granddaughter: May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Peal will be missed. I pray that God touch each one of you and comfort you all. I loved to hear Pearl play the Piano and sing. I feel Bless to have crossed the path of a wonderful Women of Christ. Greg you will be in my Prayers each day. I know the days will feel long and hard but just keep your Faith and look up to the Lord and he will answer your questions. Love you guys. Doreen (Dodie)
Sheila Ragland-White
November 9, 2009
Cynthia & Mac,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter in law, Pearl. I will continue to keep you and the family in my prayers, asking the Almighty to give you strength during your hours of bereavement.
Amanda Jackson
November 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers and with you in your time of sorrow.
Clarice Carey
November 9, 2009
Dear Greg & Family,
Remember your loss is shared by many who care and that you're in our thoughts and and prayers. May the love of friends and family be a souce of comfort to you at this time.
Love, Aunt Clarice & Girls
Jeffrey Howe
November 9, 2009
To Greg and all extended family- our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward. The Howe family.
Susan Rhea
November 9, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Davis and Machen family. May you find peace in knowing that Pearl is now in the heavenly choir.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Angela Taliaferro "Keasley"
November 9, 2009
Greg and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Denise&Dwight Wallace
November 9, 2009
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.
November 9, 2009
Our thoughs and prayer are with you and your family, may God continue to bless and keept you all. Loretta Starkes
Janet Banks Frye
November 9, 2009
To the Davis family. May you continue to hold to Gods unchanging hands during your time of sorrow. I pray that your faith in God will help you through this sad time. Pearl had a beautiful smile that will be missed.
Colleen Chandler Di Cesare
November 9, 2009
Dear Mr. Davis,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen Chandler Di Cesare and Kaitlin Di Cesare
Monique Carpenter
November 8, 2009
My heart goes out to the Davis and Machan family during this hard time. Pearl was an angel in my eyes. Her voice, presence, grace, and joy will be missed but she will never be forgotten. She has touched my life. I love you Pearl and may you RIP with the rest of the angels.
Shenell Porter
November 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jane Lewis
November 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kerry and Tracy Shelton
November 8, 2009
To the Davis Family: We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Pearl. She was a wonderful person with a kind spirit. She helped and played for many choirs and she will be missed by all that knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each of you.
Robin Franklin
November 8, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear cousin. She was truly a moral compass for us all. The angels in heaven are rejoicing because they have another beautiful voice in their heavenly choir. Although we didn't get to see her often, we miss her and her beautiful smile already. God Bless and keep all of you doing this difficlut time. We love you all.
November 8, 2009
Greg and family,
No words I can say will make you feel better now. Just know that I love you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you,
Patti
Mr.& Mrs David Williams
November 8, 2009
May God be the glory for all the good things he has done, knowing Pearl was a lively person in everything she has done. To the davis family you all hsve our sympathy and prayers,may God bless each and everyone of you.
Donnie, Angie,Jasmine ,Jessica Smith
November 8, 2009
May God bless your family threw this time of sorrow, we loved Pearl her spirt will always be in our hearts, our prayers go out to all of you.
Kim Baber
November 8, 2009
Dear Greg and Family
I am so sorry for this huge loss in your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let your loving memories get you through this hard time. Stick together and love one another. God Bless you all.
Jack and Kim Baber and Sydney Fewell
Tim & Amy Williams
November 8, 2009
With our deepest sympathy for your loss. May your many memories bring you comfort. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Regina Kirk
November 7, 2009
Greg and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwendolyn Smith
November 7, 2009
Dearest Greg and family,
My heart goes out to you all. I loved Pearl and am thanlful for all the childhood memories I made with her and her sisters. You are all loved dearly. Love, Gwen Bradley Smith
Debbie Burton
November 7, 2009
Greg,
We are so sorry about your loss. Find comfort in knowning that your wife is in the hands of our saviour and she will be your guardian angel. Please let us know if there is anything I can do. I have a daycare if any of the parents need temporary help then let me know if I can help there also.
Debbie,Curtis,Ciera and Erica Burton
434 975 3951
Minister Lindsay R. Anthony Baker
November 7, 2009
Words cannot express how I felt about Pearl. Someone so genuine, someone so committed...Pearl exemplified the essence of a Woman about God's Business. She was a dear friend, mentor, and one of the best musicians and singers I know. I'm just trying to piece together my thoughts and how I feel as best I know..to let the family know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...you know there are just sometimes when it's just hard to say anything...because I will deeply miss her...But as a Soldier on the Battlefield, I celebrate her transition...Pearl didn't belong to us, she was just an example of one of God's many blessings to those who knew and loved her... Family, be encouraged during this difficult time, and find the strength in family and friends to hold you together and keep you Holding to God's Unchanging Hands....
Bessie,Alex&Chris Jackson
November 7, 2009
Greg and Family,You are in our thoughts
and prayers. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this
time.
DIANE& RALPH MAUPIN
November 7, 2009
I am sorry for your lose . I only met your wife one time but she was a very nice person. she was so sweet. my husband put doors in for you thats when we meet her. MR DAVIS WE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU.in your time of your lose
the fox family
November 7, 2009
Cadessa, and family,
May thoughts and prayers be with you and your family in this time of sadness. ~ The Fox Family ~
Bobby Brock
November 7, 2009
To the Family,
May you be comforted in this time of sorrow. Pearl will be greatly missed by all. Her name personifies the beautiful person she was. A gem to all she knew and touched.
Sincerest Regards,
Djuanwa Cooke
November 7, 2009
We just met, but I knew you were a special person and the right person to take care of my son. He took to you as if you were family and I only wish that you were with us longer to see him grow and for our relationship to grow. You will be missed, but never forgotten. And I will always tell my son how special his very first babysitter was. My prays are with the Davis Family.
Margaret Cannon
November 7, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear cosin. Gwen was just talking this past Sun. on how Pearl keep them straight. She was truly a moral compass for us all. The angels in heaven are rejoicing because they have another beautiful voice in their heavenly choir. Although we didn't get to see her often, we miss her and her beautiful smile already. God Bless and keep all of you doing this difficlut time. We love you all.
Michael & Doris Anthony
November 7, 2009
Greg & Family,
Words can not explain the loss and emptiness that we feel.Pearl was one of those people that makes a difference in your life from the first moment that you meet her. She suely will be missed by all that knew her. Our prayer is that your faith in God will help you through this very difficult time. May God comfort and bless you like only He can. We love you
November 7, 2009
We send our deepest sympathy and love to you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Stony Point School
Bernice 6 Charles Carey
November 6, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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