Mrs. Doris L. Davis, age 87, went home to be with her Jesus on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Shands at Lake Shore Hospital, after an extended illness.
She was born in Lake City, FL and having lived most of her life here. She was a member of Hopeful Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was a waitress for many years and loved her co-workers and customers. Having worked at Ramada Inn, she retired from the Lake City K-Mart restaurant in the 1980s. She enjoyed reading her Bible, doing beautiful embroidery, writing short stories and spending time with her daughter and friends. Mrs. Davis never met a stranger and loved sharing local history and stories with all. Earlier in life she enjoyed cooking, music, fishing, swimming and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus C. Davis, her mother Fannie Markham Williams, her father Dock R. Williams and two stillborn sisters.
She is survived by her only child, daughter, Dorothy (Dot) Davis, cousins, Mr. Harlan Markham, Mrs. Waldena McDonald, Mr. Elwood Tyre and many others, Brother-In-Laws Fred Davis (Mildred) and Jessie Davis (Lorene), Also by dear friends Louise Driskell, Erin Driskell, Katrina and Simmie Hiers and Mrs. Myra Lee.
She also leaves behind three loving pups Cleo, Poppy and Fiona. Also, her beloved stuffed lamb, Oscar.
Funeral service will be conducted at 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Dr. Rodney Baker officiating. Interment will following at Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family and friends will from 5:00-7:00pm, Monday, March 24, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl., 32055, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com