MAMIE L. DAVIS

Mamie L Davis went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2024, after a short Illness.

Mamie was born on August 17, 1942 in Montezuma Georgia to the union of Bennie Haslam, Sr. and Mattie Haslam(Grant)

Mamie was a  1961 graduate of the former South High School where she actively attended sporting and social events with friends and family. 

In later years, Mamie enjoyed shopping. She loved buying shoes and maintained a large collection of shoes in various styles and to fit any and every occasion. The area where she shined brightest was baking. Mamie was renowned for sweet potato pies, bread pudding and her three and four layer cakes. Her most requested cakes were her banana  and caramel cakes. Mamie was known to throw away pound cakes which she thought fell short of her abilities. She was indeed a baking perfectionist.

On holidays, her home was always open to anyone who wanted to eat. She was the ultimate hostess and no one was ever a stranger. There was always a seat at the table and a plate to take home. This included family, friends and friends of her children.

Mamie’s greatest joy came from spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was never a Christmas or birthday where they weren’t showered with gifts.

On November 3, 1961, Mamie married her first and only love, J.D. Davis. They remained married until his passing on August 15, 1993. Mamie was also proceeded in death by her parents Bennie Sr. and Mattie Haslam. She was also proceeded in death by her brothers, Bennie Haslam Jr. and John Haslam. Two sisters , Ruth Elliott and Maggie Woolfork and beloved Daughter in-law, Delilah Davis.

She is survived by her loving children, Arian Davis and Danica Davis-Clemons; grandchildren, Chauncey Clemons (Brittany), Desmond Davis(Lillian), Dexter Davis and Ariana Davis. She also leaves to cherish her memory great grandchildren Desmond Davis,Jr., Layla Davis and Denver Davis.

Mamie is also survived by her sisters Erlene Haslam, Mattie Haslam of Columbus and Bertha Barron of Montezuma, Georgia; Brothers, Leonard (Vivian) Haslam and Terry (Fran) Haslam. She also leaves a host of nephews and nieces. Lastly, she leaves her lifelong friend, Cynthia Whitfield of Florida, with whom she shared a special bond.

Services will take place on Friday January 10, 2025, at the United Baptist Church, 1007 S. Hawkins, Akron, Ohio. Viewing is 10am to noon. Services are immediately following.

Repast for family and out of town guests will be held at the church’s Gus Johnson Community Center, following internment at Mount Peace Cemetery.

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