Deborah Ann Davis

Deborah Ann Davis obituary, Roxbury, MA

Deborah Ann Davis

Deborah Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis Funeral Home - Mattapan on Apr. 8, 2024.

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Deborah Ann Davis, better known as Debbie, was born in Boston, Mass to the late Samuel Davis and Edna Fields Davis on July 21, 1959. She was educated in the Boston, Massachusetts, schools and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in 1978.
Shortly after graduating she entered the workforce to start a path of becoming independent. Debbie's path began at New England Drug Wholesale where she developed an interest in the medical field. Around this time, she met and dated Mark Davis (no relation) from which they were blessed with one adorable child, Deanna. Deanna was her everything, and her best friend. The love between the two was unmatched! She later continued her career journey where she worked in medical billing departments for numerous chiropractors and hospitals such as Mass Eye and Ear. There she met Dr. Foster who valued and cherished her skills and talents. The professional relationship between the two spanned over twenty (20) years. Needless to say, when he opened his own practice there was no way he was not taking Debbie with him! She later became a surgical coordinator at Joslin Diabetes Center which was the final stop on her career path.
Debbie was the oldest of her siblings and very motherly to all. She was spunky, loving, kind-hearted but bossy. She was known to tell you how it was, how to get there, and what time to do it! Debbie was also very thoughtful and caring. She knew and remembered everyone's birthday and placed an early morning 'Happy Birthday' call on that special day. She was always welcoming with an open door to those in need. She had a jovial, fun-loving spirit with a great sense of humor. She loved music, was a dance-a-holic and didn't miss a party! She was also known to be a songbird who loved to sing along to the music of the late great Tina Marie. She'd give you that "Square Biz" like no other! A great cook, breakfast was her sacred meal that she did not miss and didn't understand how anyone else could!
She leaves a devoted and loving family to cherish her memory: Her daughter Deanna Davis, grandchildren Ariyan Davis and Devaun Davis, her siblings Samuel Davis Jr. (Christine), Jerry Davis, Kevin Davis, Keith Davis (Vivian), Stacey Davis-Golden (Barry), Daphaney Murray (Edward), three aunts Ann Jones, Geraldine Davis and Doris Fields as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
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April 26, 2024

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Whitley Santos

April 26, 2024

My sincere condolences to the Davis family on the loss of their beloved sister Debbie.Debbie and I met at mass.eye &ear where we worked for many years together and became close friends and I was always treated as family.this came as a big shock to me she was always full of life and ready to go.rip my sister until we meet again.

Estelle Glasford

April 24, 2024

Debbie I have known since age 11. I met Debbie at Edward Everett School, then on to Jr. High, then we graduated from the Jeremiah E. BURKE High Scool. Last saw Debbie in Boston 1983 at Wang computer school in Boston. Sad to hear this. Used to hang out Saturdays with Debbie, Hallie, Sandra, Rochelle in Dorchester. Estelle Glasford

Leavada E. Jefferson

April 14, 2024

I think I was 11 years old and Debbie and her family moved on Bradley Street a new Debbie mostly all my life she was so lovable Debbie had love for everybody Debbie open her door to everybody for everybody no matter what if she could help you she would Debbie was a very lovable person she's going to be missed tremendously my heart is heavy I'm so so sorry for you guys loss Kevin Stacy Tony Jay Kiki Daphne you have my deepest condolence I live in California so I was not able to come home I didn't even know Debbie had passed away my phone blew up so I haven't been on Facebook in about a week I'm so so sorry for your guys my prayers go out you guys you have my deepest condolence
Leavada Edna Jefferson

Pamela Ewing

April 12, 2024

Heaven has gained an Angel , my deepest condolences to the Davis family.

Stephen and Frances Foster

April 11, 2024

Our condolences on the loss of Debbie. She was a treasure. Dr Foster and I will always be grateful to her for her hard work, dedication, support, knowledge, and friendship. She was awesome at her job and patients adored her. She will always be remembered by all for her singing or humming through the hallways. She took such good care of Dr Foster that I called her the "office wife". Our hearts are heavy and stricken with grief at your loss.
With our sincerest sympathy to family and friends. Dr Foster and Frances

Al washington

April 10, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Priscilla
&
AL

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