Jan Deborah Davis

Jan Deborah Davis obituary

Jan Deborah Davis

Jan Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Jul. 24, 2025.

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Jan Deborah Zimmerman Davis began her eternal life with God on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after 75 years on earth. Jan loved reading the Bible and sharing God's love and The Word with everyone she met. Her deep and unwavering love for the Lord was evident to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbur E. Davis, Jr.; a daughter, Lisa L. Davis Denson (Mike); a grandson, Todd M. Denson (Evelyn); a sister, Gail Windsor; nieces and nephews, Wayne Henry Rutsch (Susan), Josann Rutsch, Doug Rutsch (Joan), Andrew Rutsch (Staci), Frank Davis, Jr., Valerie Davis -Smith, and Vanessa Koca (JJ); and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph D. Zimmerman and Lydia Gimbert Zimmerman.

A private ceremony will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to AWANA, 15877 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693-0158 (donate.awana.org).

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Davis Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.

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