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Robbie Davis Obituary
Robbie was a dietician. She served most of her professional life with the Veteran's Administration. She became one of the first Black Chief Dieticians in the VA where she was assigned work in different states. Her last assignment before retirement was in New York City. After she retired, she returned to Salisbury to care for her mother.
She reconnected with the love of her life, William T. “Bill” Davis, who was the father of her two children, Audrey Kates Bailey of Raleigh and John Robert “Butch” Graham. They married on December 31, 1984, and remained in Salisbury. Bill passed on November 12, 2011. Butch lived with and cared for Robbie in her later years. He died on November 3, 2022.
Robbie was a leader in every organization and voluntary position. She was a very active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. One of her favorites was at the Rufty-Holmes Senior Center in Salisbury. She also was very active at New Hope AME Zion until she could no longer serve. One constant for her was her love of Jesus. Her Christian life was most important to her.
Her parents, two brothers, a baby sister, and her son preceded her in death. A brother, daughter, three step-children, grandson, three granddaughters, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and many other relatives and friends mourn the loss of this sweet soul.
Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024-New Hope AME Zion Church, 1470 N. Long St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Visitation: half hour prior to service. Rev. Dr. Thomas Grinter, Pastor/eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Public viewing: Friday, August 9, 2024. 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Davis/Graham families with sincere care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent to: hairstonfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robbie Davis
Mary Reed-Learmont
November 21, 2024
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Robbie. We worked together for many years when she was Chief Dietitian in the Bronx, NY. She was my supervisor and Friend, my sincere condolences to her family. Will keep you in my prayers
Reggie wood
September 4, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Huff
August 12, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andre Wadde;;
August 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Maggie Robinson
August 10, 2024
Robbie was my next door neighbor we grew up together on Long Street, attending New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church she was a faithful and excellent church worker. My prayers are with Leonard her Daughter and grandchildrens
Zollie B Sullivan
August 9, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Quentin Woodward Jr
August 9, 2024
Robbie was an active, hard working and committed supporter of the Rowan-Salisbury chapter of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association. Condolences are extended to her family during this difficult time.
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