1929
2017
Rosemary Margaret Davis, 88, went home to be with her Savior, her husband Willard, and her son Todd on March 19th 2017. She was born in Ilion NY and graduated from Elmira High School in 1947. She attended Nyack College and faithfully served with her husband for 40 years, pastoring churches across Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Michigan and Washington DC.
Rosemary loved the sun and the ocean and was fortunate to spend her last years close to the Jersey Shore. She loved old hymns, garage sales, meeting people and especially loved her family. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling across Europe, the Holy Lands, Egypt and Russia.
Her kind and gentle heart will be greatly missed by her surviving children: Daniel & Virginia Davis of Ravena, NY, David & Debra Davis of Manasquan, NJ and Tami & Douglas Curtner of Edgewater MD, as well as her 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Allenwood Church in Allenwood NJ on Saturday, April 8th at 11 AM.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America. https://secure3.4agoodcause.com/afa/fundraisers/memorial1.aspx
The Neary-Quinn Funeral Home in Manasquan was in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Neary Quinn Funeral Home.
6 Entries
March 31, 2017
Your mother was a very dear friend during her time at Fourth. We shared in a bible study for many years, and used to walk together every Tuesday. I missed her when she and your dad moved to Florida but was able to help her decorate when I went for a visit in their new home! May God comfort you as grieve her passing! Carol Anne Griffith
March 31, 2017
Joe and Mary Clark
Rosemary and Willard were two of the absolute best pastor's wives and pastors of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda MD for several years. They were an extraordinary couple, and we loved them dearly. May the Lord comfort and encourage you, their family, at this time, and give you great peace.
March 31, 2017
Dear Tami and Davis Family, My sympathy and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother. Rosemary was a radiant example of Christian womanhood and was dearly loved at Fourth Pres. I was blessed to be received in her home and learn so much from the multi-talented Dr. Willard Davis. May they rest in peace. We'll see them again one day. The peace and solace of our Savior be with you all. Carolyn, Fourth Presbyterian Church
March 27, 2017
Dear Cousins, Such wonderful memories of our time spent together in your childhood home...a home which radiated with the quiet beauty and gentleness of your sweet mother, and my dear Aunt Posey. We were all so blessed! My heart goes out to you as you go through this sad time, and yet I rejoice at the idea of Uncle Sonny and Todd enjoying her company once again. With love, Beverly Bosworth Clegg
March 25, 2017
Jill Gregory
Dan, Dave, Tami and family - so sorry to hear this news. Kind and gentle are perfect words to describe your mom. We loved her so much as our pastor's wife during the years they were in Albany. She was loving and encouraging to all of us. Praying for your family as you go through this difficult time. What a heritage you have from both of your parents. They were truly unique and amazing people and I thank God that we were blessed and honored to know them. Love you all.
March 21, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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