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Johnetta Davis Obituary
November 1, 1939 - December 2, 2025
Johnetta Garner Davis, Ph.D., transitioned peacefully on December 2, 2025, after a short illness. Born November 1, 1939 in Warrenton, Virginia. A distinguished educator and trailblazer in higher education, she was a proud Howard University alumna, Associate Dean, and Professor Emerita. She later served as Dean in the University of Maryland graduate school.
She is survived by her brother-in-law Dr. Matthew Kinnard; nieces Dr. Mary (Glenn) Kinnard-Brown and Dr. Lisa (Moses Garuba) Kinnard; grandnephew Gabriel Kinnard-Brown, cousin Robert Garner, cherished friends, colleagues, and generations of students she inspired.
Memorial Service, Thursday, January 8th at 10:30 AM; College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd., E. Hyattesville, MD 20782. Interment of Urn Saturday, January 10th at 12:00 noon; Warrenton Cemetery 110 W. Lee Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.
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Rev. Dr. Iveracottis Short
February 13, 2026
I called my dear friend, Johnetta, the Mayor of Brummel Court .. she always had a 'righteous' pulse on what was going on in our community.
With abiding love and respect always, Rev. Dr. Iveracottis Short (534).
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Rev. Dr. Iveracottis Short
January 8, 2026
My very, very dear Sister-friend has gone forward to glory to receive her well-deserved reward.
Rev. Dr. Iveracottis 534 Brummel Ct., NSW Dc 20012
Robert L. Garner
December 31, 2025
RIP Cousin Johnetta we are going to miss you your smile and kind way of showing your love for your family and friends. Until I meet you in Heaven tell Aunt Mary, Grandma Tennie, Uncle Johnnie, Reggie and Regina hello.
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