Wilma Olive Davis

1926 - 2016

Wilma Olive Davis obituary, 1926-2016

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

4071 Macon Road

Columbus, Georgia

Wilma Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 12, 2016.

Wilma Olive Davis, age 90, resident of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Savannah Grand, Columbus. Private graveside services are scheduled at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Wynnton Room of Striffler-Hamby, Columbus on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 5-7 p.m.
Ms. Davis, daughter of the late Charlie C. Olive and Annie Mae McCord, was born June 24, 1926 in Harris City, Georgia. She was retired from Alabama Power where she worked faithfully for over 30 years. Ms. Davis was Methodist by faith and enjoyed the outdoors, living on Lake Seminole, and fishing.
Ms. Davis was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Olive Urquhart, Francis Hale, and Margaret MacArthur; and two brothers, Charlie H. Olive and Harry Brawner Olive. She is survived by one daughter, Suzette Thomas McGowen and her husband William of Washington, Pennsylvania; one son, Robert W. Thomas and his wife Pam of Hamilton, Georgia; one granddaughter, Jennifer Crosby and her husband Ashley of Columbus; one step-grandson, Chris Childress and his wife Meghan; two great-grandchildren, Kason Luke Crosby and Greyson Kinser Crosby; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to your local human society.

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August 13, 2016

Dear Davis family, we are sorry for your loss, but always remember that God is ready to help you during this difficult time, like the bible says in Numbers 6:26 "May God lift up his face toward you and assign peace to you"!

August 12, 2016

Sorry to hear about your Mother. We love you. Jane and Gary

August 12, 2016

Bill Plock

So sorry for your terrible loss Robert. I will keep you and your extended family in my most sincere prayers during this time of sadness.

August 12, 2016

A V

Sorry to hear of the passing of Wilma. Our deep sympathy to you and your family. May the "God of all comfort" give you strength and peace. 2 Corenthians 1:3,4

August 12, 2016

Deanna Stevenson

Robert, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Wilma would be proud of you - you have been such a great son to her. God bless you!

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4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907

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