Mary A. Davis of, 2009 Timberlake Dr. Suffolk, V A, took the Master's hand peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Dulah Luke Owens. She was the widow of the late Benjamin L. Davis, Jr.

She attended the public schools of Suffolk, graduating from Nansemond Collegiate Institute. She held a Bachelors of Science from Hampton University, Hampton, VA and a Masters of Arts from New York University, New York City. She taught in the public school system for 37 years before retiring. Mary was a loving, sweet and pleasant lady who always greeted you with a big smile. Mrs. Davis held memberships with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., La Vogue Club, District T. Retired Teachers Association and the Suffolk branch ofthe NAACP, being a life-time member. Mrs. Davis was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Mahan St, Suffolk, V A. Mary was predeceased by her brothers, Wayman Owens and Frank Carlton Owens, Jr. and sisters, Ruth Jackson and Bemyce Owens Wynn.

She leaves to cherish precious memories one son, Michael L. Davis, Sr., one devoted grandson Michael L. Davis, Jr. and wife Tina of Suffolk, one sister, Allene Griffith (William) of Baltimore, MD, one sister-in-law Doris Owens of Suffolk; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.

A wake is scheduled for Sunday, at 6 p.m. at Crocker Funeral Home, Suffolk. A celebration of life will be conducted Monday, at 12:00 at First Baptist Church Mahan St, Suffolk, with the Rev. Steven G. Blunt officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. The procession to the church will leave from the residence. Interment will be at Carver Memorial Cemetery.