Joncilee "Joncie" Ray Davis
April 7, 1935 ~ July 16, 2025
Born in:
Yancey Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJoncilee “Joncie” Ray Davis, 90, of Leicester, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
A native of Yancey Co., Joncilee was the daughter of the late Frank Logan and Ruth Renee Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Lee “Smokey” Davis; and siblings, Inez Ray, Gertrude Stone, Joyce Parham, Addison Ray, Frankie Self, Atlas Presley, Edith Yelton, Walter Ray, and Lucille Powell.
She is survived by her sister, Elsie Huff; brother, Bobby Ray (Connie); son, Kenneth Davis (Beckie), of Mills River; daughter, Jeanne Morgan (Ricky), of Leicester; grandchildren, Vicky Smith (Daniel), Brandon Morgan (Kelly), Amanda Workman (Bill) and Austin Davis (Kailey); and seven great-grandchildren, Jansen Morgan, Ella Smith, Leo Smith, Josh Morgan, Jake Morgan, Eden Smith, and Dansby Davis.
She was a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday School and served on the food committee. She loved tending to her garden growing both vegetables and flowers. Her smile and infectious laugh will never be forgotten.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Ricky Wolfe officiating. Burial will then take place in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, her family asks that memorials be made to Beulah Baptist Church, c/o Marlene Weaver, 373 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: July 19, 2025 11:00 am
Beulah Baptist Church
906 North Turkey Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
Funeral Service: July 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Beulah Baptist Church
906 North Turkey Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
Burial: July 19, 2025 1:15 pm
Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
North Turkey Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
So sad to hear of Joncilee’s passing. A good Christian with a smile always. God blessed her with 90 years. Prayers for her family.
Dear Jeanne & family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I often wondered about her every time I was in Ingle’s as there was the only place we ever see each other. She was so sweet & was always asking about my family as she & mama (Ila) had been friends for years. I know what it is like to lose your mama. Mine died back in 2016 & Joncilee never knew about my sister passing 2 years ago as she was acquainted with her too. Express my condolences to the rest of your family. Cherish your memories.
Jeanne, Kenneth and family, Larry and I were so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very sweet woman and always friendly when you saw her. Our love and prayers are with each of you.