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Ernestine Cyrus "Rita" Davis

Ernestine Davis Obituary

DAVIS Mrs. Ernestine ""Rita'' Cyrus Davis on Thursday, March 30, 2006 entered into eternal rest. Survived by: her spouse of 49 years, Elwood T. Davis; niece, Marilyn Scott; nephew, James E. Cyrus, Jr.; great-nephews: Marcelleno Scott Sr., Wayne Scott Jr. and Jamal Cyrus; great-nieces: Revella and Evelyn Cyrus; sister-in-law, Bythelda M. Davis; great-great-nieces, Knevia ""Jamie'' Larce, Maci and Milani Scott, Brandi Web; great-great-nephews: Marcelleno Scott Jr. and Brandon Weber; cousins, LaTasha Taylor and Ruth Cager; and a host of adopted family and friends. Preceded in death by: father, Jordan Cyrus Sr.; mother, Ruth Cyrus Holmes; brother, James Edward Cyrus Sr.; and great-nephew, James Cyrus III. Funeral Service on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at New Zion B.C., 2319 Third St., N.O., LA. Visitation on Saturday at the Church at 9:00 a.m. Officiated by Rev. C.S. Gordon. Final resting place, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Relatives and friends, pastor, officers and members of New Zion B.C. are invited to attend services. Professional service entrusted to GASKIN-SOUTHALL-GORDON & GORDON MORTUARY 1225 N. Rampat St., N.O., LA Information: (504) 556-9000

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 7, 2006.

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Big Wayne

April 28, 2006

Uncle E,



Mere words cannot express my sorrow in your loss. I learned a lot from "Auntie" and I will always take heed in the words she shared with me through the years. She showed me that the sky's the limit and to never stop reaching for your goals. I will ALWAYS remember how she got everyone in the entire family out of jams at one time or another...some you and I knew about, some we didn't. She helped me mature as a man, husband and father at a time when I most needed it. I will relfect on the morning coffe sessions at the kitchen table, the laughter she always liked to fill her house, the advice and great example she was for me. She was a great stern business woman but at the same time she was fair. The saying "Behind Every Good Man is a Good Woman" holds definitely true on her part. As the days grew heavy toward the end, feel good in knowing that you were able to share this time on Earth with her by your side. She will ALWAYS have special place in my heart etched forever.

Cynthia Register Harris

April 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Warren Landrum Jr

April 14, 2006

Elwood,



I was devastated to hear about the death of my cousin, 'Stine. Quisa told me and since I don't have an address for you, I wanted to send my condolences to you from me and Carol. You know 'Stine is with God now, altho we don't always understand His plan or His timing.



Cousin Champ

Winniefred Armour Jones

April 8, 2006

Sorry to hear about the lossof your wife. We are praying for you. Continue to trust in God because He will sustain you.



Rev. and Mrs. Johnny Jones, Jr.

Annetta Ewell

April 7, 2006

Elwood T. Davis;



I am praying that the Lord will strengthen you during your time of sorrow. Be encouraged and keep the faith.



Prayerfully,

Charles & Mary Ricard

April 7, 2006

May God's love surround you as

family and friends celebrate

Ernestine's life. We share your

grief and offer our sincere

condolences.

Wesley Goodwin

April 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deborah Jennings

April 7, 2006

It is with deepest sympathy that I sign this guest book. I worked for Ernestine at Golden Cleaners on St. Bernard Ave. She taught me a lot and she will always be remembered as a extraordinary business woman. May God bless and Keep you all in your time of bereavement. Be assured that she is resting in her eternal home with our Lord and Savior. Her living was not in vain for she touched many lives in a positive way.

RONALD JOHNSON

April 7, 2006

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