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Barbara Davis Obituary
Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Jake S. and Harriet A. (Thornton) Holden, she was a life long resident of Warwick.
Barbara was the beloved mother of Shirley M. Davis, Pearl S. Rezendes and her husband, Edward; Linda A. Carew, Percy P., Jr. and his wife, Beverly; Ronald E. and his wife, Lysa; and Christine M. Jones and her husband, Richard. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jake Jr., Elmer, Harry, Everett Holden, Mildred Davis and Beatrice Reels.
Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at the Pond Street Baptist Church, 75 Chester Ave., Providence. Burial will be in the Brayton Cemetery, Post Road, Warwick. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 p.m. at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue. Information and guestbook visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Davis
Cheryl Bradley
January 3, 2008
I send this on behalf of my Mom..Hazel Bradley who is 94 years of age, and was not able to attend, but I know she would want me to send her love...
Cheryl Bradley
January 3, 2008
Memories is such a great thing...I can remember the summers spent in Apponaug that will live on in my heart forever...when the family embraced me with open arms.
Your Mom and Dad grew up with my Mom and all of you made me feel like family...I was blessed!
Sorry for the loss, but what a Life that Lived!
May God Bless and Love to You All!!
Ernest and Terry (Hill) Gilbert
December 15, 2007
To the Davis Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know how much you all loved your mother and how much she loved all of you.
To Linda Carew and Family,
I know that you and your mom were very close, Keep the memories alive with the pictures, the funny stories , etc. and she will never be forgotten.
George Frye
December 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly Dickens Washington
December 10, 2007
To The Davis Family,
I send to you my sincerest sympathy- I know how close you all were to your mom. May she rest in peace and Kayla and I will keep you up in prayer - during you time of need. -Much Love......
maxine smith robinson
December 10, 2007
shirley and davis's family
i am so sorry to hear of your lost, of your mom. i did not know her like most peoples that came into her like, but i will alway remember the first time i meet her. and that was at knitting class at pond street baptist, she was not sure how to hold the needles. and i show her how to do it. she was really trying to get into it. so this is how i will remeber her. may god bless all of you doing this time.and just like i have this memory of her, you will have your memory to get you trough the days to come.
Darlene Smith Watkins
December 10, 2007
Hello Family-
Words cannot express the sorrow felt for your loss. Although I have not seen Mom over the years she was always in my heart. I thought of her often. Unfortunately, I'm unable to be there in person but know that I'm there in spirit.
Love always and forever,
Leroy Everett
December 8, 2007
Dear Cousins,
Unfortunately Ann and I can not be with you during this time of sorrow, but please know that you have our deepest sympathy.
Your mom, Aunt Barbara, was a sweet, pleasant woman to be around and always treated us with kindness. She will be remembered fondly.
Butch, Ann, and family
Susan L. Santos
December 8, 2007
Ronnie, Lysa and the entire Davis family. Mothers love their children unconditionally. Her love for you and your memories of her will sustain you over time. Love your cousin Susan and Cheeks.
Donald Carew
December 7, 2007
TO THE DAVIS FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.SHE WiLL ALWAYS REMAIN IN my HEARTS as my favor Mother-in-law which I loved her dearly. She will be miss.Rest in peace>
Lynnie Tavares
December 7, 2007
Ron, Lysa & Renzi;
You know that if there is anything I can do just let me know. Ron your Mom is with God now and she is in a much better place. No more suffering, no more pain. May she rest in peace. Now she is with my Mom and Dad and one day we all will see each other again. Until then cherish your memories and let God help you and all of your family during this very difficult time. Love you all! Cousin Lynnie & family.
Anna and Andrew Mangeni
December 7, 2007
The Mangeni family would like to extend their utmost condolences and sympathy to you Mama Linda Carew, Candace Harper, Aubrey Sizer and the entire Davis family, during the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. We never got to meet her, but we praise God for the legacy that she has left behind in all of you; her rich legacy will always live on through you.
We love you all and are asking God to cover you with His peace that passes all understanding.
Gena and Gerry Price
December 7, 2007
To Lysa, Ronnie and Renzi,
Please except our condolences during this trying time. We love you all very much.
Cousins Gena,Gerry and lil G
LORNA AND ZACHARY GOMES
December 7, 2007
Dear, Ronnie, Lysa and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May fond memories stay with you and your entire family and comfort you always. Sincerely and with love,
Sandra Lincoln
December 7, 2007
To Christine and Ronnie and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom passing.....
Ron and Carol Henries
December 7, 2007
Shirley and familey you are in our thoughts and prayers.
DEBBE BARNES
December 7, 2007
TO THE DAVIS FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.SHE WLL ALWAYS REMAIN IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.PLEASE CALL ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO.AND MY SWEET SISTER LISA TAKE CARE OF RONNIE LIKE I KNOW YOU WILL.WITH ALL OF MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.
LOVE
YOUR SISTER-IN LAW AND SISTER
DEBBE,NIECES MADISON AND TIFFANI
December 7, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family.
Mary Ann Watkins (Putchy)
Robert-Karen Addison
December 7, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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