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Dec 1, 1957 - Nov 24, 2025
Praying God’s strength and healing to the family, loved ones and friends.
Thelma Jackson
December 13, 2025 | Alexandria, LA
I will miss you so much I cannot put it in words. Yet , you will be in heaven and I will you again. What s blessing you have been to your Mom , family , extended family and friends. God gave us a blessing and a gift for a short time. We are thankful to God. gir his Gift . Amen
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December 13, 2025
I am grateful to have had Linda for my big sister. She was a great sister and I will forever cherish her. I have mixed emotions, because I’m glad she is no longer in pain and at the same time, I truly miss my big sister.
I miss her daily calls and seeing her face light up my phone, with just a simple how are you and never bye without love. We had plans to do things together later in life, but God had other plans. And one thing I do know you can’t out do God. Linda, get your rest and...
Tammy Dillon
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Family
My sincere condolences to the Davis Family. Praying for peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Mable Woods
December 12, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Rest well, fellow Fortier Tarpon classmate!
Allen Williams Sr
December 11, 2025 | Gonzales, LA
WOW.CLASSMATE WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY! IT’S SO HARD TO SAY GOOD BYE TO YESTERDAY!! WE HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES FROM THE HALLS OF ALCEE’ FORTIER SR HIGH!! EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CAN’T HEAL! SLEEP ON LINDA! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! CLASS OF 1975 ❤❤
Gloria Lanus-Calway
December 11, 2025 | Hattiesburg, MS | Classmate
I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of my childhood friend. Please know that my heart is with each of you during this difficult time. Losing someone so deeply loved creates a space that words can hardly fill, but I pray that God surrounds you with strength, peace, and tender comfort in the days ahead.
To her mother, I pray that God holds you close as only He can. To her siblings, I pray that the memories you shared will give you light when the days feel heavy. And to her...
Maple Thomas-Thomas
December 11, 2025 | Marrero, LA | Friend
My prayers go out to the family of Linda. I met Linda through her sister Tammy. Get your rest Linda. Praying for the family.
Catherine Thomas
December 10, 2025 | Metairie La, LA | Friend
Linda Fay Davis
Linda Fay Davis, age 67 was born on December 1, 1957 departed this earthly life on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was a lifelong resident on New Orleans, LA, while briefly living in Alexandria, LA. She attended James Weldon Johnson Elementary and was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and Xavier University. Linda was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She was also a devoted member of the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church for more than 60 years, where she served as the church secretary. Ms. Davis was a dedicated employee for the United States Department of Agriculture for over 40 years. Linda was the beloved daughter of Ruby Davis. Loving mother of James Crockett, Sr. (Jessica). Devoted sister of Lorenzo Davis, Sr. (Joyce), Samuel E. Davis (Cassandra), Albert Davis (Laura), and Tammy Davis (Lloyd). She was also survived by 9 grandchildren, Jasmine, Jordan, Tia, Jada, Kelsey, Simone, Ahmad, Grace, and James II, 12 great-grandchildren, 8 nieces and nephews, Lorenzo, Jr., Marquisha, Kimberly, Brian, Tiffany, Emmanuel, Breanna, Mia and a host of cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Samuel E. Davis, her daughter Shantell M. Davis, and her aunt Burnetta C. Davis. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, officers and members of New Hope B.C. and Evening Star M.B.C. are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Rev. John Raphael Jr. Way, New Orleans, LA 70113 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, 1900 Hillary Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. You may sign the guest book on http://www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (504) 522-2525.
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