Charlotte McClure Davis

Charlotte was a long time friend of Barbara Perry Emmeric, and sister/cousin/auntie of the heart of the Perry family. Because she didn´t like to fly, she only drove to our Perry cousins reunions that were close by, and we were always pleased to see her. Her quiet, warmth, open, heart, and sweet smile was a delicious respite with the chaos of 30 to 40 Perry cousins! I remember her holding aunt Barbara´s hand during a storm while Barbara hid in a closet. She hosted my two daughters when Aunt Harriett and uncle Don celebrated their 50th anniversary, and my two kidlets immediately gained another great auntie, and she two great nieces. Oh, my, did she wine and dine them! She even sent home a box of Krispy Kreme`s to Oregon, which was such a treat. I saw her last at aunt Harriet´s passing two years ago, sweet, as ever, a little slower, but her beautiful spirit still intact. She was a quiet force, and dearly loved. Heather Hannam, Norma Ruth Perry´s daughter

She was my very first Nurse manager and she set the standard! I have so many memories of her. I had the greatest respect for her. She would protect her nurses like we were her family.

The most outstanding memory I have of Charlotte is the day she and I went to the 4th floor to begin gathering information for St. Mary's 75th anniversary year commemorative book. She opened a drawer of the file cabinet and almost walked out on me! But that's not Charlotte! After hundreds/thousands (?) of hours we gathered and organized every bit of St. Mary's history we could find. With God's help the book was ready in time for distribution at our first 75th anniversary celebration in 2005. Every time we talk, as recent as two weeks ago, we share a good laugh about "that day". Rest in peace, my friend. May God's comfort and peace be with your loved ones.

One of the BEST nurses ever at St Mary's! I remember her shoes..The white Clinic lace up shoe..alot of nurses, including me. Called them the " Charlotte Davis Shoe"..I actually got to tell her about that..Loved her..Patti Smith RN

My favorite memory of Charlotte was learning about pediatrics from her when I was in nursing school at St. Mary´s. She was so professional and demonstrated amazing nursing skills. Many, many years latter at the dedication of the new North Knoxville Medical Center she shared with me how she was so proud that I was to be the Chief Nursing Officer. She made me so proud to be a sister St. Mary´s School of Nursing graduate.

I was a pediatric patient at St. Mary´s when I was 6 years old and I remember Charlotte being one of my nurses. Then in college I worked in the pharmacy and was always happy to deliver to Pediatrics and see her. I know my mother, JoAnn Bates, thought very highly of her. So sorry for your loss, Lisa Bates Berry.

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.