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Davis, Marcia Elaine (nee Netherland) Was born into this life on October 17, 1943, to Roy and Gwendolyn Netherland in Knoxville, Tennessee. She accepted Christ at seven years old and later joined Maryland Avenue Baptist Church where she was a faithful member for over fifty years. She was united in marriage on June 28, 1964, to Attorney Walton Davis, Jr. To their union was born three daughters, Attorney Adrienne E. Davis, Dr. Lisa Richardson (Raynardo) and Reverend Victoria Hays. Marcia worked for Chicago Public Schools as a teacher for 33 years and retired in 2012. After a lengthy battle with breast cancer, Marcia was born into eternity on May 10, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of forty-nine years and eleven months, Walton; daughters and sons-in-law; grandchildren, Alyssia Hays, Asia Hays, Aaryn Hays, Emmanuel Richardson, and David Richardson; sisters, Aleece Stewart and Anora Edwards; sisters-in-law, Gloria Baker (Phillip), Carolyn Davis-Sheffey; and a host of nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, Godchildren and grand-Godchildren. Visitation will be held at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 18400 South Pulaski Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Celebration of life will be held at Maryland Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, May 17, 2014, wake at 10:17 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, 1035 East 67th St., Chicago, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Avon breast cancer walk http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/Chicago?px=2477036&pg=personal&fr_id=2363
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"Family Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"! (1 Cor 4:18 We will see all of our love ones again. We (left) our love one's bodies in the grave (not our love one's spirit. Our love one's spirit are resting in peace with Jehovah God in the Name of His Son Jesus. Jehovah God knows each one of our love ones by name. Roman 5:12 Adam's sin cause sickness & death. (John 3:16) gave mankind hope in life again. We believe the secular books that led us to our secular degrees (why not believe Jehovah God's word that will lead us to everlasting life. Gal 5:22 was embeded in Marcia's life (love & long-suffering was displayed daily. Asia remember grand-mother want the best out of her grand-children. Seek God first, and get your education.(Remember) (grand-mother's (spirit) You Abandon all youth that try to block your steps toward success. Peace to Marcia Davis's (family)
Dilworths Fax Tax Family
May 18, 2014
All, may God keep and comfort you during this time...amh
May 16, 2014
Mrs. Marcia Davis must have poured out an enormous amount of love, guidance and patience into her family to produce 3 successful women. What a blessing!!! May the pleasant memories multiply as you move through the healing process. I love you and may God bless you. Sorry for the error of not signing my name the first time.
Gloria Bond
May 16, 2014
Anora& Family, I can't tell you enough how badly I feel for all of you! As you know I lost my sister,Georgine, in 2003 at the age of 54. I was so proud of her; as you are of yours! Now she will forever be a part of you and She will be one of your wonderful heavenly angels who will watch over you just like mine! Love lives forever and ever! Let Her strength continue to be your strength and your family, also!
Val&Bob Nelson
May 15, 2014
May God bless you & give you strength during your time of sorrow. To the Davis Family & Friends
Fred & Patricia Hamilton
May 15, 2014
Peace and love go with her on her journey.
LaFarrell Moffett
May 15, 2014
Forgot to sign my name ...2nd entry...
Gloria T Bond
May 15, 2014
May the peace of God comfort you during this hour. Know that your Mother has joined the angelic choir. We will keep your family in our prayers
The Cotton, Odom and Yarbrough families
Joyce Odom
May 15, 2014
Mrs. Marcia Davis must have poured an enormous amount of love, guidance and patience into her family to produce 3 successful women. What a Blessing!!! May the pleasant memories multiply as you move toward the healing process. I love the entire family.
May 15, 2014
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