Elizabeth M. Davis

Elizabeth M. Davis, 93, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life peacefully at her home, bound for Heaven, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was born in Camden, S.C., on October 22, 1916, to the Late Benjamin and Ellen Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, the Late John "Promroy" Davis; and her sister, Rebecca Williams. She leaves to cherish her precious memory and beautiful smile, her daughters, Janet E. Stokes (James), and Carolyn Davis, both of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, John Davis Jr., of Chesapeake, Va., and Benjamin Davis, of Norwalk, Conn.; one sister, Bennie Gordon, of Long Island, N.Y.; two very dear cousins, Helen Johnson and Mable Forest, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her grandchildren, June L. Davis (Chris), of Virginia Beach, Va., Janet Davis, Pauline Davis, Richard Davis, all of Norwalk, Conn., and John Glee, of Atlanta, Ga.; one greatgranddaughter, Chantell Davis, of Norwalk, Conn.; two great-grandsons, William Davis and James Curtis Davis, both of Norwalk, Conn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She lived in Norwalk, Conn., for over 60 years, where she was an active member of Bethel AME Church. She relocated to Roanoke, Va., where she resided with her daughter, Janet, and son in-law, James. She continued her faithful service at Bethel AME Church, Cave Spring, until her health no longer permitted her to continue to attend services. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Bethel AME Church, Cave Spring with the Elder Archie L. Richmond officiating and the Rev. James P. Beatty, eulogist. Interment will be held in the Bethel AME Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, April 23, 2010, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.