Billie Haynes Davis
June 5, 1914 ~ November 17, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Billie Haynes Davis, 94, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2008.
Mrs. Davis was born in Haywood Co. and was the daughter of the late W.V. and Georgia Lee Cockrell Haynes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Davis, a brother, W.V. Haynes, Jr., sisters, Francis Patrick and Margaret Hall and one great-grandson, Max Whitmire.
She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Asheville and co-owner of Gold Dot Food and D&D Inc.
Surviving are two daughters, Theresa D. Whitmire and husband Bryce of Brevard and Trudy D. Heyward and husband George of Raleigh; one son, Wilton Davis and wife Terri of Arden; six grandchildren, four great-grandsons, one sister, Janell Rathbone of Clyde and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. with Rev. Don Welborn officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bon A Venture Cemetery in Clyde.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Music Dept. 531 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806.
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I have many fond memories of Mrs. Davis with my grandmother, Thelma Ashe. We spent many summer afternoons in her garden helping her grow wonderful vegetables. She always laughed at me for eating corn right off the stalk. She will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with you all during the days ahead. I know what it’s like to lose mom, so my heart is right there with you. Your mom was a lady. She always welcomed me into her home and made me feel like part of the family anytime I was there, and I will always remember that.
Wilton, we were very sorry to hear of your loss. We all know that you were a great comfort to your mother during her illness. Please know our thoughts are with you, Terri and the rest of your family.
With much love, Patti and Chuck
Dear Teri and Wilton and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear that you have that you have lost your Mother. Our thoughts are with you and we love you.
Dear Wilton and Terri
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Laura
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and wish I could be there for support. I love you all and will be praying for peace and comfort during this time.
With all my love, Rena
Dear Theresa,
I wanted to let you know you are in our prayers and thoughts. You have been your mothers ROCK. God Bless you for all you have been to not only to your mother but to all of our lives you touch. Marta
Wilton, while grieve you must, try to take heart in the knowing that heaven is a much more suitable home for precious mothers. You are in my thoughts today.
Love, Lisa
Dear Wilton and Terri,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your fine mother. I know her illness has been very difficult, and now she has gone to a better place.
Sincerely,
Deb Bryant
Theresa, Trudy, and Wilton,
You three probably cannot remember us but we certainly remember your Mother and Dad (and you all during your youth). Billie (and Ralph too) were examples to us of dedicated and exemplary Christians
and we enjoyed knowing them during our years at Calvary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time but heaven is an even better place today with your Mom there.
Theresa, Trudy and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers in the passing on of your Mother. May God comfort you with all the wonderfuly memories of her that will never fade away.
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Billie was a wonderful person to have known. I know that God has great plans for her.
Wilton — While no words of mine can ease your loss, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and heart at this time of sorrow.