Graveside services for Virginia Dare Rhodes Davis, 85, Athens have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Athens Cemetery with Lavelle Layfield and Rev. Paul Duckett officiating.
Mrs. Davis died Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 in Athens.
She was born Nov. 1, 1928 in Anderson County, Texas to the late Hermon Reba and Maggie Grace Maguire Rhodes. Virginia had been a resident of Athens for 69 years. Virginia worked at Athens Furniture for 17 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens. She loved the outdoors doing all kinds of things. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her biggest joy was her family and she always put them first.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years Billy Davis, Athens, son and daughter-in-law; Barton Davis and wife Kathryn, Athens; daughter, Cynthia Dare Williams, Athens; grandchildren; Eric Davis, Athens, Heather Davis, Athens, Maggie Grace Williams, Russellville, Arkansas, Luke Williams, Athens, great grandchildren, Hali, Hannah and Heidi Davis all of Athens, brother, Charles Hermon Rhodes, Frankston, sisters, Dell Lott, LaRue, Bobbie Bristow, Brownsboro, Elouise Moore, Athens, numerous nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Bennett, Martin Bennett, Marlin Smith, W.A. “Pete” Harville, Danny Tidmore, Charlie Tidmore, Dr. Billy Carter, Charles Elliot.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.
You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.