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Eva Batts Obituary
Eva Davis Batts, 94, peacefully entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center, Dinwiddie, Virginia. Mrs. Batts was born in Sussex County to the union of Herman Davis and Edna Shands Davis on January 21, 1929. The family moved to Petersburg, Virginia during the early 1940’s. Mrs. Batts graduated Peabody High School in 1947. She married William Alexander Batts, Jr. on June 27, 1947.
Mrs. Batts attended a community college for two years. She graduated Saint Phillips School of Practical Nursing in 1958, six months later, she entered employment with the Department of the Army at Kenner Army Hospital, Fort Lee, Virginia where she was employed from 1959-1989.
She became a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in 1949. Mrs. Batts loved the Lord and served in several capacities at her church: Sunday School Superintendent (1964-68 and 1972-1984), Sunday School Teacher, member of the Senior Choir, and Girl Scout Leader. Mrs. Batts’s pride and joy for over 25 years was serving as Director of the Youth Ministry at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and as the Youth Director of the Regional Baptist Association.
In the early 1990’s, her husband was having health problems so on July 1, 2001, they moved to Tennessee to be closer to their daughter. Mrs. Batts returning to Petersburg, VA in 2016.
Mrs. Batts was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Carl Jerome Batts, and three sisters, Doris Davis Elliott, Bertha Davis Womack, and Alberta Davis Ward. She leaves many behind to cherish her life: a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline Batts Hill (Jackie) of Huntington Beach, CA; two sons and three daughters-in-law, William Alexander Batts III (Pat) of West Palm Beach, FL, Randolph Thomas Batts (Veneshia) of Dinwiddie, VA and Phyllis Batts of Waco, TX; nine grandchildren, Jackie Hill, Jr. of Huntington Beach, CA, Jennifer Hill of Knoxville, TN, Maya Batts of Washington DC, Emily Batts of West Palm Beach, FL, William Alexander Batts IV of Newhaven, CT, Avery Batts, Micheal Batts, and Megan Batts Ward all of Waco, TX, and Randi Jasmine Batts of New Orleans, LA; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Davis of Richmond, CA, Robert Davis of Prince George, VA, and Leon Davis of Tucson, AZ. Mrs. Batts also leaves behind two dear and loyal friends, Evelyn Walker and Toni Graves.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 18, 2023, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist.The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the funeral establishment. In lieu of floral arrangements the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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for Eva Batts
Julia Wooden
September 6, 2023
May God bless you and keep you.
Patricia Mccray
August 24, 2023
To The Batts Family with Sincere Heartfelt Condolences on the loss of your dearly beloved Mother, May you Cherish your Ever Lasting Memories, that you were able to establish over the years. Joseph and Patricia Mccray and Family. We continue to care for your strength.
Min. Genine Rumph
August 22, 2023
Sincere condolences to you Dec. Batts and famiky
Joyce Edmonds Harris
August 21, 2023
To the Batts Family: please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. I will always remember her as a very kind and encouraging person. Because of who she was, I know God is granting you peace and comfort.
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Charles O. Slater Sr.
August 19, 2023
Jackie and Family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Sister Batts. I have thought about her whenever I traveled home via Middlebrook Pike and passed the road I used to access her home from that street. You have my sympathy.
Shannon Riggs
August 18, 2023
Randy,
I so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. Continued Thoughts and prayers for You and your family during this difficult time.
Floresta Jones
August 18, 2023
To Mr. Robert Davis: We extend our deepest sympathy to you and the Batts family on the passing of your dear sister, Mrs. Eva Batts. She lived a rich life of service and devotion to God and His people. That is a wonderful memory to treasure. May the Lord’s peace comfort you on today.
Sincerely,
Rev. Sylvia E. Jones
Ms. Floresta D. Jones
Eunice (Ardell) Jacques
August 18, 2023
I have fond and great memories of my Aunt Eva. Thank you for your love, kindness, generosity & hospitality shown to our family over the years. Thank you for being the gracious woman of God that you are, and the example of a women of God to so many people. Know that you are loved and will be missed. We grieve according to The Word of the Living God! We know that we will see you again in Glory! To our family know that God is the God of ALL comfort, and God is with us and will never leave or forsake us.
Vivian Scott
August 17, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss Jackie, William and Randy. Your mom always talked sofly and had a beautiful smile and soul. Always kind and willing to help who she could. Mrs. Batts may be gone in the flesh but she will still be here in the spirit. Remember all the good times. She's gone but not forgotten. Mrs. Brats RIP as you RIH.
John & Shelia Best
August 16, 2023
To the Batts Family:
We want to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. We never got the chance to meet her, but we’re sure she was a wonderful person. May you be comforted by your memories.
With Sympathy,
The Best Family, John and Shelia
Walter and Brenda Broner
August 16, 2023
“It is well , it is well with her soul”.
Extending our heartfelt condolences and offers of support and assistance. Peace be with the family at this time and in the days to come.
Ann Robins
August 15, 2023
Ms. Eva was an amazing lady! She was strong and loving, courageous and compassionate. Her love for God went beyond learning about Jesus as she led a life of helping others. She invested her love and knowledge into her family and friends and such love and faithfulness will live on in others. Love. Ann Robins.
Raymon Bessix
August 15, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but life's special memories help to ease the pain. God be with you and your family. ♥
Bernice Tucker
August 14, 2023
To the Batts Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darlene Lowder
August 14, 2023
Randy my condolences to you for the loss of your Mother. Prayers to you and your family for strength thru the pain of your loss.
Glennis Marshall
August 13, 2023
To the family,
Remembering Mrs. Batts from back in the early days at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a sweetheart and always considerate of others. May God bless the family as you go through missing this strong matriarch.
Mary Green Miles Nelson
August 12, 2023
May God give each of you the strength that you need doing this time of sorrow Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal
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