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Mollie Davis Obituary
March 2, 1932 - January 4, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina - Mollie Farmer Camp Davis, 88, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Born Wednesday, March 2, 1932, in Newnan, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sidney and Sarah Farmer Camp. Mollie attended Hollins College for your undergraduate degree and went on to attend Emory University where she obtained a Master's of Education. Mollie became a professor at West Georgia College while also attending the University of Georgia earning a PHD in History before accepting a professor position at Queen's College in Charlotte, North Carolina where she taught from 1972 unit retiring in 2000. She was extremely active in Women's Rights Movements, Women's History and the Civil Rights Movement. She enjoyed history and writing about women's rights. Mollie was also very active in politics and was a member of the Georgia and North Carolina Democratic Party.
She is survived by her loving sons: El, Sid and Powell Davis; and many more nieces, nephews and adoring students.
In addition to her parents, Mollie was preceded in death by her former husband, William "Bill" Davis, daughter, Sarah Davis; and brother, Sidney Camp.
Memorial and graveside services will be held in Newnan, Georgia at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC or to Central Baptist Church, Newnan, GA.
Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.
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Hope Yancey
January 13, 2021
I have colorful memories of Dr. Mollie Davis and the classes she taught at Queens. I took many courses from her, including a history of the Vietnam War. Dr. Davis was a caring professor and wonderful raconteur, full of stories about Democratic politics, the state of Georgia, her life experiences and her family. She was generous with her time, writing me letters of recommendation. To her relatives and friends, I’m sorry for your loss. I know I will be remembering her warmly as I watch the upcoming presidential inauguration.
Jennifer Aline Lee
January 10, 2021
My mother spoke with Mollie almost weekly and I loved hearing their conversations. They were cousins and both were named Mollie after their Aunt Mollie. My mother always had the phone on speaker and they would go on and on joyfully about their love of family, history and politics. We will be moss her voice in our household and know she is rejoicing with a grand crowd in Heaven. Condolences to the children. Our love to you all.
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Paula Brown
January 9, 2021
Dr. Mollie was a really great teacher and friend. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed. Yet I know she will be leaning rallies with the angels. I shall truly miss her.
Juli Treadway-Lawson
January 8, 2021
Mollie Davis was the best history teacher I ever had in 18 years of school. Mostly because she lived it! Her vibrant stories kept us engrossed. Some funny, some sad. This is truly a sad day for me. She was a doll.
Angela Summerlin Edwards
January 8, 2021
My sincerest condolences are with her family at this time. She was a special lady. I am saddened to hear this. She was one of my favorite professors and she encouraged me to pursue my studies in History after graduating from Queens in 1991.
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