Rosella J. "Rosie" Davis
July 23, 1932 ~ June 1, 2023
Rosella J. “Rosie” Davis, 90, Mooresville, passed away June 1, 2023. Mrs. Davis was born July 23, 1932, in Indianapolis, to the late Harry and Minerva (Watson) Cummings. She married the late Dewey Allen Davis on June 25, 1949, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1992.
Rosie attended George Washington High School and worked for a brief period at Lane Bryant and RCA. When her children were born, she became a fulltime mom and pastor’s wife. Rosie took great pride in caring for her home and cooking for her family. She had a great sense of humor and was never without the steady companionship of a dog. Rosie was strongly devoted to her family, especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and was affectionately known as Mammy to many.
In addition to her parents and Dewey, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Eskridge; brothers, Elmer, Woodrow, and Ralph Cummings; sisters, Fern Halbrook and Mary Umbright.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Brown and Linda Byrnes; 7 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren.
Rosie’s visitation and funeral service will be held at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visitation will be Monday, June 5, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with services following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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To Shirley and Heather thank you for the wonderful care you both provided your mother and grandmother. Here is a poem I wrote for your family.
Mother now you’ve gone from me, my heart does hurt excessively to no more see your loving face to feel the warmth of your embrace. The memories come from my past to mend my heart till sorrows passed.
Author Pam Davis Young.
With love from Pam and David Young and our children.
Aunt Rosella was always a Dear sweet lady to me, I haven’t been able to see her for quite some time, I just hated to hear about her passing, but so happy that she is not suffering anymore, She was loved and will be missed ❤ 😘🙏🙏🙏💕
You will be missed Aunt Rosie, your smile, your laughter and your love for everyone you knew. You are in good hands now. We love you!
Mary Bales & Mary Fuller #116 has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Rosella J. “Rosie” Davis
Aunt Rose, you were special to me, always laughing and joking each time I would see you. Aunt Rose…. loved her family and was always so welcoming. Although life pulls us all in different directions and as we grow old it becomes a challenge to find more times to see each other. One day with God in heaven we will all meet again. With love from your Great Nephew Christopher L. Ikemire (Pamela Davis Young’s oldest)
She was a sweet heart she would make oatmeal raisins cookies for my husband. And he would make her his famous cheese ball for her. And her daughter Linda was always there for her. bless them all.❤️