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Joyce Davis Obituary
Joyce M. Davis, 78, died peacefully at her home in New York City, of metastatic cancer on July 4, 2020. Born in Blowing Rock NC to the late Worth F. and Ruby Richards Davis, she spent much of her pre-adult life at Grandfather Home, near Banner Elk.
She was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte NC and earned a Law degree at Florida State, and a Masters in Law at Columbia University in New York. From her Peace Corps days in Turkey to her avid support for Habitat for Humanity, her professional and personal life was directed to the betterment of others. She has been rightly described by friends as a force of nature.
She leaves her loving husband, Alan Cutter, and his children, Deborah, David and wife Susan, and Gail grieving her passing. No memorial service is scheduled at this time, but the 2021 Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Women Build House will be named for and dedicated to her memory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity at 33 Meadow Road, Asheville NC 28803 or to the charity of your choice. May her memory be a blessing!
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Davis
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Ruth Slawson
July 6, 2023
I think of you often and recently watched video of you dancing in my living room. One of out many girls night. I miss you my friend and confidant
Ruth Slawson
July 6, 2022
You were always there for me as I was for you. Struggles and laughter
You are missed.
Jan Schwartz
July 18, 2020
Oh, so many treasured memories of the trips to Guetamala for Global Habitat. Joyce was an excellent leader and a very happy soul. Love to you, Alan
Ruth Slawson
July 17, 2020
Vibrant, compassionate, loving
May your name be a memory. Oh, Al...
Ruth Slawson
July 17, 2020
Oh, Joyce knowing you are no longer here with us leaves an empty spot of a powerful, caring, committed, funny, loving friend
May your memory be a blessing.
I will never forget you
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