Lucy Davis

Lucy Davis was born on August 30, 1918 in Pittsylvania County, VA. She was called to rest on January 26, 2016 at the Bradford Oaks Nursing Home in Clinton, Maryland. Lucy was the 8th child born to the late Rev. Jessie, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Francis Davis. Lucy is the longest living to date of the 18 children born to that union. She departed this life at the age of 97 years young! She professed Christ at an early age and joined the Cherrystone Baptist Church, Gretna, VA. She later joined the Faith Hope Pentecostal Church, Gretna, VA. Lucy was united in marriage to the late Charlie Obie Martin in Chatham, VA on October 30, 1936. They later moved to Washington, DC and raised one son, Howard Martin (deceased). Lucy later raised a great-great nephew, Keenan Anderson. She was a devoted mother to Keenan and raised him into the fine young man that he is today. Lucy was a loving mother who raised her boys in the fear of the Lord. She had a big heart and was known to share her home, feed the hungry, and care for the sick. She showed compassion and concern for those who were less fortunate than she. Lucy had a big heart for humanity. Lucy received her formal education in Pittsylvania County, VA. She later furthered her education at the Washington Nursing School and then was employed by several nursing homes in Washington, DC. She later went to work doing private nursing until her retirement. She loved serving as a caregiver for the elders, sick, and disabled. After moving to Washington, DC in early 1940’s she became a member of Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, First United Pentecostal Church, and later joined the True Pentecostal Church of Christ where she served under the leadership of Elder Joseph Lindsay until her health began to decline. Lucy was licensed and served as a missionary for over fifty-five years during her active life. She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord and her church family. At 11:48 PM on January 26, 2016, God dispatched his angels into Lucy’s room and took her home quietly, without any struggle or pains. Left to rejoice in her memory, one nephew/son--Keenan Anderson (Washington, DC), two sisters--Florence Ramsey (Washington, DC) and Reba Davis (Chester, PA), two sisters-in-law--Florine Callands and Vernell Davis, a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends. To God Be The Glory

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Lucy Davis

August 30, 1918 - January 26, 2016