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Marian Davis Obituary
November 17, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina - Marian W. Davis, 90, of Columbia, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, November 17, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 noon Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. John Baptist Church (located 3404 West Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203) with the Reverend Dr. Jamey O Graham, Sr. officiating. A private entombment will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Born in West Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Henry T. Marshall, Sr. and only child of Angela H. Williams. She was a 1947 graduate of Lakeview High School in West Columbia, SC. Marian was married to Willie "Bill" L. Davis for 60 years. From this union, two children were born, a son, Terry T. Davis and a daughter, Dr. Angela M. Davis. Marian Davis attended Allen University, where she earned a B.A. degree in Home Economics, later completed education courses at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) and a masters degree in Home Economics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Marian enjoyed a 36 year career as an Educator in the Midlands school system. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Wisteria Garden Club and Columbia Green.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, a son, Terry, her mother Angela H "Dar" Williams, her two sisters: Lorraine Marshall, Gwendolyn Clark; and one brother, Dr. Henry T Marshall, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela M Davis, MD, of Cary NC; one sister, Henri Etta "Dolly" Bynum, Elgin, SC; sister-in-law, Janice W. Marshall of Columbia; Goddaughter, Frances(Eugene) Koon of Columbia and nieces Monica Hoefer, Jai-Shirelle Marshall, Gwendolyn Jackson; nephew, Offie Clark; two "granddogs", Tiki and Dabo and a "grandturtle" Tennyson all of Cary, NC. Numerous nieces and nephews by marriage: Alfred (Barbara) and Alozo Spry, Norma Jean Goodwin, Dejoyce (Edward) Hall, and Mary Miller all of Columbia and Bianca Tidwell of Charlotte, NC- plus special friends Doreatha Herlong, Isola Calhoun, Annie Mason, Sandra Norton, Dell Hayes and Lydia Sandiford. Marian Davis will be loved and tremendously missed by her adopted children/grandchildren without papers and host of other relatives, students and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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RUBY HAMPTON
February 18, 2022
My deepest condolences on the heavenly departure of my favorite teacher, from Eau Claire High School, class of 1979. I loved Mrs. Davis dearly, she taught me so much about becoming a young lady and home economics. I will always remember her fondly.
Robert and Pearl Thomas, Thomas and Associates Realty
December 10, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the Davis family. Ms. Davis was a beautiful person. Keep looking to the hills.
James Kevin Speaks
December 9, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Davis family. Mrs Davis was a very very sweet and kind spirit and she will be sorely missed. I was a childhood friend of Terry.
Thomas Javis
December 3, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JJ White
December 2, 2021
I´m so blessed to have meet and got to spend time with Marian. She is one of the nicest and sweetest ladies I have ever met.
Thank you Angela for sharing your wonderful mother with me.
Anita K. Bess
December 2, 2021
It's often said and I will say it again.......there are no words to express the deep sadness I feel because Mirian is no longer with us - here on "earth." Now, she is with us in spirit. As I write, tears surface because of the depth of connection she always showed to me and I saw her do the same with others.
I am one of those mentioned as being "without papers." I was her D-Wop - Daughter Without Papers and Angela's S-Wop - Sister Without Papers.
Always, Miran would say, "how are you, honey?" More tears. The tone of her affectionate voice and depth of caring was always felt by me. I will always be grateful for her!
She loved desserts. Anytime Angela and I would share dinner, it was my joy to select a dessert to travel home to her.
Angela, always you have been a caring and loving daughter!
May the special memories of your Mom comfort you!
Love, Anita
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