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Rosa Davidson Obituary
Rosa Elizabeth Davidson "MeMe" went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2006.
She was born on November 18, 1920 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Will Palmer and Susie Palmer-Paschal. Rosa moved to Akron in 1937 and married the late Hezekiah Davidson, Sr. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 40 years, later united with Friendship Baptist Church and worshipping with Arlington Church of God. Rosa was a member of The Daughter of Isis 144, was an Akron Public Schools crossing guard and a foster-grandparent.
Rosa was preceded in death by husband, Hezekiah Sr.; sons, James and Hezekiah Jr.; parents, Will Palmer and Susie Palmer Paschal; stepfather, William Paschal; and son-in-law, Henry Reed. She is survived by stepmother, Mattie Paschal; daughters, Elizabeth Reed, Rose (Dr. Arthur) Kemp; sister-in-law, Mable Davidson; grandchildren, Garland Reed, Shannon (Harvey) Bryant, Donna (Orlando) Gardner of Canton, Troy (Aquanita) Davidson of Cleveland, Hezekiah M. Davidson, Kelly (Stanford) Hoisten of Columbus, Michaud and Michaulis Crawford; seven great-grandchildren; special friend, Frances Stone; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be Monday, April 24, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306, Rev. Dr. Diana Swoope officiating, and where friends may call from 12 Noon until service time. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may also call at the funeral hone, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Sunday, April 23, 2006 from 7 until 9 p.m. The Daughter of Isis 144 will hold a service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Procession will form at 1134 Welton Avenue. Condolences may be sent to 1134 Welton Ave., Akron, OH. 44306 and 980 Carlysle St., Akron, OH. 44310.
The family would like to thank the 4th floor ICU Staff at Akron City Hospital, Dr. Makkar and Dr. Fuenning, AHOPES Assisted Living Facility, Arlington Church of God, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and the Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home.
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for Rosa Davidson
Sandra Bell-Duckworth
May 2, 2006
To The Family: Your Mother is gone but not forgotten for while here in this time and place she touched many people's hearts and life. Mrs. Davidson was the sweetest person with the greatest smile and I will miss her.
Jeanette Watson-Hill
April 28, 2006
Rose and Elizabeth, God will hold your family especially close during this time of sorrow.
Allison Scott
April 27, 2006
Liz
I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Allison Scott
Akron Children's Hospital
NINA THOMAS
April 27, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. MAY OUR GOD STRENGHTEN AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE. I THINK OF MRS DAVIDSON OFTEN AS I WAS HER HOMEMAKER FOR A SHORT TIME, SHE ENCOURAGED ME MORE THAN ANYONE WILL EVER KNOW. ALLWAYS WILLING TO GIVE OF HERSELF AND SHARE THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE. SHE WILL BE FOREVER IN MY HEART. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. (HER SWEET POTATOES PIES WERE AWESOME)
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Becky Miller
April 25, 2006
Dear Liz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God doesn't say Ooops! He says "Well done good and faithful servent"!
(Hotchkiss secretary)
Dorothy Brown
April 23, 2006
Rose and Liz,
I remeber my Aunt, Mrs. Richburg, speaking so highly of the Davidson Family. Your family has always been present in my life. May God sustain you in the loss of your Mother. My prayers and love.
Dorothy Liptrot Brown
ANITA PRUITT- BURTON
April 23, 2006
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED,MAY OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS BRING SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I.LOVE REBBECA FINNEY,AND LOPP,KEITH FAMILY'S
Betty Gordon-Thornton
April 23, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frances Caffee-Johnson
April 23, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gwendolyn T. Martin
April 23, 2006
To the Kemp/Reed (Davidson)family:
May the love, comfort and support of family and friends help sustain of all you during this difficult time. May you cherish infinite memories of "MEME".
Gwendolyn T. Martin & Family
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
April 22, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ray & Leola Holyfield
April 21, 2006
To God the Glory, We Love you,our prayers is for your comfort during this time.
Margaret $ James Roberts
April 21, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church
April 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of breavement.
“Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee;” Isaiah 26:3
Phoebe Skipper & Family
April 21, 2006
To the Davidson Family:
We extend our sincere condolences at
the recent passing of your mother.
May the Lord bless and keep you all during this troubling time.
Richard and Jeanette Twitty (Mt. Calvary Baptist Church)
April 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicy & Gerald Jackson
April 20, 2006
We love you and pray that The Lord will give you the strength needed during this challenging time in your lives.
Nicy and Gerald Jackson
Margaretta Bradley
April 20, 2006
We will be praying for you during your time of bereavement, that the peace of God will fill your hearts.
Billie Burns
April 20, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Darlene A. Shuler
April 20, 2006
To the Reed & Kemp (Davidson) Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Jean and Phyllis Rushin
April 18, 2006
May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. Just remember Sweetie is absent from the body but now she is present with the Lord!
Amen!
Love you all.
Jean and Phyllis
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