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Doris Davis Obituary

Doris Anna Levin Davis, age 97, passed away on September 8, 2019. Born in New Orleans, she was a resident of Woldenberg Village in New Orleans. Beloved and devoted wife for 67 years of the late Edward Isaac Davis, who she married on April 5, 1945. Mother of Dr. Bruce Allan Davis (Barbara) of Nashville, TN and Larry Davis (Gal Trettin) of New Orleans, LA. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Susan Davis Price (Kevin) of Pinehurst, NC and grandsons, Michael Davis (Mali) of Minneapolis, MN, Steven Davis (Samantha) of Los Angeles, CA and Marcus Davis (Lexi DeWitt) of New Orleans, LA. She is the great-grandmother of Hailey and David Price (parents Susan and Kevin Price) and Lazlo and Poppy Davis (parents Steven and Samantha Davis); special family member Mila McGraw of New Orleans and many devoted nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Selig and Mina Levin and sister of the late David Levin and Rosalie Lakretz. She was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright high School (1938) and a lifelong member of Congregation Beth Israel. The family would like to thank the care at Woldenberg Village, Personal Homecare Services and Compassus Hospice for their kindness and care. Graveside services will be held on September 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in New Beth Israel Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Ave. with Rabbi Josh Pernick officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 W. Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA 70002 or Jewish Children's Regional Services, 3500 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, AL 70002. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakrelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2019.

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