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Elaine Alexander Davis

The funeral service for Mrs. Elaine Alexander Davis will be 2 p.m.,

Monday, July 20, 2020, at Riverwood Family with interment at Ruth Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon until the time of service Monday.

Mrs. Davis, 75, of Ruth, passed from this life July 17, 2020, at New Dawn Retirement Center.

She was born June 6, 1945, to Clarence Alexander and Wickie Wallace Alexander.

Mrs. Davis was the owner of New Dawn Retirement Center for 21 years and

a member of Oak Grove Pentecostal Church. She was “Granny” to countless

family and friends, and she will be remembered by all those who loved her dearly.

Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leon Alexander; and grandson, Cody Davis.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband of 49 years, Marshall Ray Davis; son,

Hujuan Davis and wife, Sissy; daughters, Carla Murphy and husband, Mike,

Mechelle Burnette and April Davis; brother, Aaron Alexander and wife, Ann;

and sister in law, Kay Alexander. She is also survived by nine grandchildren,

ten great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton  McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:35 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. I send prayers to all of ya'll.Let God put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll comfort.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton  McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:34 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. I send prayers to all of ya'll.Let God put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll comfort.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:28 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. My prayers go out to the family. God will put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll comfort.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:27 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. My prayers go out to the family. God will put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll comfort.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:25 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. My prayers go out to the family. God will put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll comfort.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Minton McCaskell Monday, 20 July 2020 10:19 posted by Tammy Minton McCaskell

    I'm so sorry for ya'll lost. She was the best boss I ever had. My prayers go out to the family. God will put his hands on ya'll and give ya'll confort.

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  • Comment Link Shelia Smithie Monday, 20 July 2020 09:24 posted by Shelia Smithie

    I am so sorry for the loss of Elaine. She was very talented and beautiful. Inside and out. God bless you all. Shelia Smithie

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  • Comment Link Kim Smith Boyd Monday, 20 July 2020 01:48 posted by Kim Smith Boyd

    Carla
    I remember when my family lived in Ruth, I would come over to your house to play. Your Mother was always such a sweet person to me... I'm praying for you and your family...?
    Kim Smith Boyd

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  • Comment Link Kim Smith Boyd Monday, 20 July 2020 01:47 posted by Kim Smith Boyd

    Carla
    I remember when my family lived in Ruth, I would come over to your house to play. Your Mother was always such a sweet person to me... I'm praying for you and your family...?
    Kim Smith Boyd

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  • Comment Link Hollie Berthelot Saturday, 18 July 2020 22:00 posted by Hollie Berthelot

    I’m so sorry y’all .. I’ll never forget granny my memories will live on that I have with her we had a lot of laughs for sure sending all my love she was a mess I loved her a whole lot

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