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Hattie Davis Obituary

Hattie Louise
Davis
December 27, 1927-
September 23, 2015
Midland, Georgia- Hattie Louise Davis, age 87, resident of Midland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services are scheduled at Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Road Columbus, on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11:00am with Elder Anthony Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm.
The daughter of the late Capell Lett and See Ethel Richardson Lett, was born December 27, 1927 in Burnt Corn, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Troy State University. Mrs. Davis retired from Columbus Technical College and worked for Muscogee County School District as Secretary for many years for Pue St. Elementary School. She was a dedicated member of Wynnton Road Church of God and Christ (COGIC) for over 63 years. Mrs. Davis was Secretary for the Northern Georgia Jurisdiction COGIC Sunday school. She loved being the pianist for Locus Hill Baptist Church, Union Grove Baptist, and for the Senior Choir at Wynnton Road COGIC. Mrs. Davis enjoyed quilting in her spare time and cooking for her family.
Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Willie Lee Mitchell, Leonard Davis, Jr.; son, Corvette Davis; sister, Annette Stephens; brothers, Capell Lett, Charlie F. Lett; and grandson, Raymon Johnson.
She is survived by her four children; Willie Louise Richardson of Champaign, IL, Wendolyn (Bertram) Smith of Macon, GA, Gwendolyn (Gregory) Johnson of Midland, GA, and Willie Lee (Marie) Mitchell, III of Randallstown, MD; God Children: Jeanesta Webb of Elkton, MD and her son Eugene of Upper Marlboro, MD, Deborah (Leonard) Spates, of Hampshire, IL; Orlando T. (Clara Steen) Riley of Newark, NJ, Cecider Valasco of Snellville, GA, Charles McCulluh of Cincinnati, OH, Marilyn (Larry) Raglon, Sherily (Allen) Davis, and Johnetta Jones, all of Columbus, GA. Three Sisters: Mattie (George)Swain of Las Vegas, NV, Essie (Harold) Jones of Dale City, VA and Patricia Anders of Newport News, VA; three Brothers: Charlie Earnest (Zola) Lett of Pensacola, FL, Earl Lamar Lett of Nashville, TN, and Grady (Margo) Lett of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada; two Sisters-In-Law, Christine Lett of Pensacola, FL and Patricia Bryant of Tampa, FL; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Sep. 26, 2015.

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Pat Anders

October 18, 2015

To my dearest sister, whom I loved so much will be missed dearly.You were my sister, but I felt like you were my mom.I love you so.Rest in peace, and like I said, save a spot for me.Love you with all my heart.Your baby sister Pat

October 8, 2015

Our prayers are with you and your family. Keep praying for strength.

Walter and Mattie

Gene "Boobie" Webb

September 28, 2015

Grandma Hattie, I will miss you...you will forever be in my heart...thank you for the unconditional love for me and my family. Love you always...spread your wings!

Nicey Terry

September 28, 2015

Condolences to the family...I will keep you all in my prayers!!!

Joseph Williams

September 27, 2015

Condolence to the Davis, for we share in your sorrow, but we want you to know that God will sustain you in this Hour, want to say that we love you and you are in our prayers.
Jr. Bishop Joseph Williams

Jeanesta Webb

September 27, 2015

Mom Hattie is the Best Godmom inn the world! I will always love and cherish her! I will forever miss her! Love to my sister's Louise, Wen, Gwen, and my brother, Bill! Thanks for sharing YOUR MOM!!!! Jeanesta Webb

Shenetta Richardson

September 27, 2015

Shenetta Richardson and Family send our condolences.

Pat Williams

September 27, 2015

Mother Davis was a kind, loving and Godly woman and it was a blessing for me to have known her and her family. You have earned your rest!
Love eternally,
Pat Williams

Lorane Bruce

September 27, 2015

Mother Davis, thanks for the love and concern you showed me and my family while at Wynnton Road. You will be missed.

David & Diane Pressley

September 26, 2015

Who can find a virtuos women? For her price is far above rubies! She openers her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness! Mother Davis will surely be missed. She spread love everywhere she went. She was truly a blessing to my family. We are deeply saddened by her passing. She was so beautiful inside and out!

Rashae Hollinhead

September 26, 2015

Grandma Hattie has been a part of my life since I was 8yrs old.Her&my grandmother was the closest friends I've ever seen. I will miss this beautiful &oh so god loving lady.Rest in paradise my love.

Karen Durham

September 26, 2015

I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. I have enjoyed the time I got to spent with her. She always made me feel a part of your family and I had began to call her mom like the rest of you. She had told me I could. She will be greatly missed. I had come to enjoy the little talks we had together. Love you all and praying for you.

Johnetta Jones

September 26, 2015

Mother you have earned your wings. I will miss you & will always hold on to all the wisdom you shared with me. Love you

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You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of aunt Hattie. She was like a second grandmother. She will be forever missed. Love you,

Letitia Williams

Dr. Charlotte Russell Johnson

September 26, 2015

My dear Mother Davis, I am so glad we had the opportunity to spend time together recently. We share over thirty years of history with Wynnton Road COGIC. Your love and dedication for the ministry were apparent to all who new you. Through the years, you supported, pushed, and encouraged me. I will miss you forever.

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