Marjorie House Davis

Marjorie House Davis, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was born on February 28, 1930 to the late Jesse and Julia House in Johnson County, North Carolina. Marjorie was a long time member of the West Mount Baptist Church where she served in numerous capacities including active involvement as a teacher, hostess, choir member, and in womens ministry through the Womens Missionary Union. She was also very active in her community visiting and feeding the sick and needy. Marjorie was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who dearly loved her family. She was preceded in death by Robert Earl Davis, her loving husband of 62 years. She is survived by a daughter, Gail Finn of Guntersville, Alabama; son, Robbie B Davis and wife, Paige of Dortches, North Carolina; and son, Jimmy R Davis and wife, Denise of Leawood, Kansas. Marjorie is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was one of six children and has two surviving brothers: Eugene House of Kenly, North Carolina and Joe House of Lucama, North Carolina. The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staff of Spring Arbor Assistant Living Center of Rocky Mount where Marjorie lived for the past 6 years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, January 27th, 2015 from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC. The funeral service will be also be at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at 11:00am with the Reverend Tim Hogan presiding. Burial will follow at the Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the West Mount Baptist Church Building Fund. The church address is 8487 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.