Del Maria "Hall" Davis

Del Maria Davis was born on June 23, 1948, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Eunice Mastello and Roosevelt Hall. She received her early education through the Buffalo School District and, after graduation, furthered her studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her associate's degree.

Del Maria met and later married the late Riley C. Davis, whom she met at a youth retreat in Pennsylvania. From this union, two children were born:

Riley J. Davis and Angela Davis Wright-Pate.

Del Maria was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who deeply cherished her family. She was known as an excellent cook and greatly enjoyed family gatherings filled with laughter, love, and fellowship. She had a passion for traveling and took great pleasure in exploring the world while appreciating the beauty of God's creation.

She was employed by the Frito-Lay Corporation as a truck driver for 22 vears. In addition, she worked at Star Optical, a business owned an operated by ex-her husband, Riley C. Davis.

Del Maria loved the Lord and remained active in prayer, Bible study, and church. She also enjoyed shopping and traveling and was admired by all who knew her for her grace, class, and dignity.

Del Maria Davis peacefully departed this life on February 9, 2026. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Legrand Hall and Janice Baker.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her son, Riley J. Davis; her daughter, Angela Wright-Pate; grandchildren, Nautica Wright, Brandon Davis, and Jordan Boyd; great-grandchildren, Zamari Wright-Livsey, Ameela Sisco, Riley Sisco, and Ronnie Sisco; siblings, Marcella Hall and Xanthe Hall-Everett; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Her life was a testament to faith, love, service, and family, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.