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Ruth Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 19 to Jan. 28, 2010.

Ruth Davis, 89, of Americus, passed away at her home Jan. 19, 2010. Ruth was born Jan. 31, 1920, to Alma Lee Knape and Henry Orville Ratliff in Sterling City, Texas. She was the youngest of four siblings who preceded her in death.At a young age, her family moved to Bowie, Ariz., where she grew up and later attended high school in Safford, Ariz. Ruth married Julius Charles Davis Jan. 2, 1938. They were married for 63 years prior to his death March 25, 2001. They had one daughter, Barbara Colleen (now deceased) and one son, Dr. Charles W. Davis of Americus.In addition to being an excellent homemaker and cook, she worked for many years in retail sales with the J. C. Penny Co. and Brown's Turquoise Jewelry, from which she retired in 1998, to move to Americus.Davis was a member of the Mount Graham Medical Auxiliary and the First United Methodist Church in Safford, Ariz. While residing in Americus, she attended the First United Methodist Church. Davis will always be remembered by family and friends for her spirited determination in all her endeavors. She loved family and friends unconditionally. Her home was always a welcoming oasis to everyone.Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles W. Davis and Mary Davis of Americus; eight grandchildren, including grandson Brad Davis of Americus; 20 great-grandchildren, including Cloie Davis of Americus and Joshua Ridge Davis of Vienna; and nine great-great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. A second memorial service, with interment, will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Gila Valley Memorial Gardens in Safford, Ariz.The family will receive friends at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Davis on Lakeshore Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to the League of the Good Samaritan, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus GA 31709, or to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1092, Americus GA 31709.You may read the full obit, sign the online guest register, and share your thoughts with the family at www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com.Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. is in charge of arrangements.

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January 28, 2010

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Megan Johnson

January 21, 2010

Ruth Daivs is my mommaw. When I think about her only one word can come to mind, Love. She loved like I have never seen. As a christian, I believe that this bible verse describes every aspect about my mommaw, though it is usually used at weddings or celebrations, it will forever describe my Mommaw.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. . .And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - excerpts from 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

My dear mommaw, I will love you and remember you always, you will never die in my heart.

Valarie Finn

January 20, 2010

Ruth Davis was one of those amazing people you're lucky to encounter once in a lifetime. She was a hard working woman who loved God, her family, and her friends.
I may have only been a granddaughter by marriage, but she never treated me as anything less than family.
She was a selfless 'giver' and a gentle spirit. She will be sorely missed by those of us that were priveleged to know and love her, but will always be in our hearts. She was a great example of what we all should be in our Christian walk on this earth. She leaves an amazing legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heaven gained a special angel when she went home Tuesday.
I will miss you Mommaw.

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