Amy Davis

Amy Beth (Whinnem) Davis. Beloved daughter of Ron & Mary (Kenefick) Whinnem of Holliston, MA. died Sept. 19th in Sedona, AZ. Amy spent her childhood in Natick MA. and received her Masters degree in Social Work. She was instrumental in obtaining legislative approval for professional licensing of Massachusetts Social Workers. Her passion was advocating for abused women & children and providing assistance to indigenous people. She was greatly loved and admired by the many people she assisted. Amy Beth was a beautiful, high spirited woman who was cherished by her family and brought uplifting energy to every room she entered. She had a great love for all of Gods Creation and was very gifted in wise, faith-filled counseling, compassionate understanding, and brought hope to many through her encouragement. Her contributions to others lives were greatly admired by her family and close associates. After working for social services agencies in MA for many years, she spent the last 8 years of her life in AZ. There she used her expertise in trauma counseling, her love for the land, and her faith, to bring comfort and healing to local & international clients. Often this was done generously as pro bono work. Amy brought hope & peace to everyone she met and love & joy into their lives. In addition to her parents, Amy Beth leaves behind her brother Russ Whinnem of Westboro, MA., sister Jenn Gerber and husband Ben of Ashland, MA., sister Donna Stok of Bellingham, MA., nephew Tyler Stok and nieces Mallory Stok, Isabella & Luca Gerber, in addition to many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Amy Beths life will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 101 Summer St. [rt. 126] Holliston, MA on Weds. October 16th at 7:00 PM. A private burial will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Amys name to the Verde Valley Sanctuary, PO box 595, Sedona, AZ. 86339. This facility has been providing shelter, counseling and case management to women and children fleeing domestic violence for over 20 years.