Sylvia Rogers Davis, 82, passed away on December 18, 2016 after a prolonged illness.
She was born on September 22, 1934 in Wayne County to the late Kent and Maureen Wimpey Rogers. Sylvia grew up in Screven, GA and graduated from Screven High School in 1952. She lived most of her adult life in Waycross, GA where she raised her children and took care of her family.
Later in life, Sylvia worked as a realtor at Heritage Residential Realty. She loved her job, which she began in 1995, and had often stated that she wished she had discovered realty earlier in her life. Sylvia loved the people she worked with and found joy in helping families in their search for a home.
Sylvia was known for her friendly outgoing personality, her sweet spirit and her love of laughter and all things fun. She loved music and enjoyed dancing – anything from the jitterbug to the electric slide. Her favorite music was big band from the 40’s and old fashioned Gospel quartet. Year after year in the 70’s and early 80’s she and her sisters and mother enjoyed going to the All Night Gospel Sing in Waycross. She often attended Ware County Gator football games just to see her nieces and nephews play in the Golden Gator Marching Band and especially loved summer trips to the beach with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lawana Ellis.
Survivors include her son, Carl Davis of Waycross, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Cary McNeal of Decatur, GA; two granddaughters, Keaton McNeal of Decatur, GA and Sylvia Davis and fiancé, Jamie Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; one great grandson, Wyatt Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; three sisters, Jonette Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Clayton and husband, Bill of Jacksonville, FL and Jeris Harris and husband, Carl of Jesup and one brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Kitty Rogers of Waycross, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive.
A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Cross Connection Church – 2198 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, GA
A graveside service will be held at Screven City Cemetery in Screven, GA on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Durwood Miller officiating.
Sylvia loved the Lord and said she was ready to “go home” the day before she passed away. We take comfort in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She often referred to this verse: “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
She was born on September 22, 1934 in Wayne County to the late Kent and Maureen Wimpey Rogers. Sylvia grew up in Screven, GA and graduated from Screven High School in 1952. She lived most of her adult life in Waycross, GA where she raised her children and took care of her family.
Later in life, Sylvia worked as a realtor at Heritage Residential Realty. She loved her job, which she began in 1995, and had often stated that she wished she had discovered realty earlier in her life. Sylvia loved the people she worked with and found joy in helping families in their search for a home.
Sylvia was known for her friendly outgoing personality, her sweet spirit and her love of laughter and all things fun. She loved music and enjoyed dancing – anything from the jitterbug to the electric slide. Her favorite music was big band from the 40’s and old fashioned Gospel quartet. Year after year in the 70’s and early 80’s she and her sisters and mother enjoyed going to the All Night Gospel Sing in Waycross. She often attended Ware County Gator football games just to see her nieces and nephews play in the Golden Gator Marching Band and especially loved summer trips to the beach with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lawana Ellis.
Survivors include her son, Carl Davis of Waycross, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Cary McNeal of Decatur, GA; two granddaughters, Keaton McNeal of Decatur, GA and Sylvia Davis and fiancé, Jamie Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; one great grandson, Wyatt Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; three sisters, Jonette Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Clayton and husband, Bill of Jacksonville, FL and Jeris Harris and husband, Carl of Jesup and one brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Kitty Rogers of Waycross, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive.
A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Cross Connection Church – 2198 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, GA
A graveside service will be held at Screven City Cemetery in Screven, GA on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Durwood Miller officiating.
Sylvia loved the Lord and said she was ready to “go home” the day before she passed away. We take comfort in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She often referred to this verse: “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Sylvia Rogers Davis, 82, passed away on December 18, 2016 after a prolonged illness.
She was born on September 22, 1934 in Wayne County to the late Kent and Maureen Wimpey Rogers. Sylvia grew up in Screven, GA and graduated from Screven High School in 1952. She lived most of her adult life in Waycross, GA where she raised her children and took care of her family.
Later in life, Sylvia worked as a realtor at Heritage Residential Realty. She loved her job, which she began in 1995, and had often stated that she wished she had discovered realty earlier in her life. Sylvia loved the people she worked with and found joy in helping families in their search for a home.
Sylvia was known for her friendly outgoing personality, her sweet spirit and her love of laughter and all things fun. She loved music and enjoyed dancing – anything from the jitterbug to the electric slide. Her favorite music was big band from the 40’s and old fashioned Gospel quartet. Year after year in the 70’s and early 80’s she and her sisters and mother enjoyed going to the All Night Gospel Sing in Waycross. She often attended Ware County Gator football games just to see her nieces and nephews play in the Golden Gator Marching Band and especially loved summer trips to the beach with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lawana Ellis.
Survivors include her son, Carl Davis of Waycross, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Cary McNeal of Decatur, GA; two granddaughters, Keaton McNeal of Decatur, GA and Sylvia Davis and fiancé, Jamie Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; one great grandson, Wyatt Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; three sisters, Jonette Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Clayton and husband, Bill of Jacksonville, FL and Jeris Harris and husband, Carl of Jesup and one brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Kitty Rogers of Waycross, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive.
A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Cross Connection Church – 2198 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, GA
A graveside service will be held at Screven City Cemetery in Screven, GA on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Durwood Miller officiating.
Sylvia loved the Lord and said she was ready to “go home” the day before she passed away. We take comfort in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She often referred to this verse: “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
She was born on September 22, 1934 in Wayne County to the late Kent and Maureen Wimpey Rogers. Sylvia grew up in Screven, GA and graduated from Screven High School in 1952. She lived most of her adult life in Waycross, GA where she raised her children and took care of her family.
Later in life, Sylvia worked as a realtor at Heritage Residential Realty. She loved her job, which she began in 1995, and had often stated that she wished she had discovered realty earlier in her life. Sylvia loved the people she worked with and found joy in helping families in their search for a home.
Sylvia was known for her friendly outgoing personality, her sweet spirit and her love of laughter and all things fun. She loved music and enjoyed dancing – anything from the jitterbug to the electric slide. Her favorite music was big band from the 40’s and old fashioned Gospel quartet. Year after year in the 70’s and early 80’s she and her sisters and mother enjoyed going to the All Night Gospel Sing in Waycross. She often attended Ware County Gator football games just to see her nieces and nephews play in the Golden Gator Marching Band and especially loved summer trips to the beach with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lawana Ellis.
Survivors include her son, Carl Davis of Waycross, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Cary McNeal of Decatur, GA; two granddaughters, Keaton McNeal of Decatur, GA and Sylvia Davis and fiancé, Jamie Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; one great grandson, Wyatt Davenport of Palm Coast, FL; three sisters, Jonette Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Carole Clayton and husband, Bill of Jacksonville, FL and Jeris Harris and husband, Carl of Jesup and one brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Kitty Rogers of Waycross, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive.
A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Cross Connection Church – 2198 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, GA
A graveside service will be held at Screven City Cemetery in Screven, GA on Thursday December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Durwood Miller officiating.
Sylvia loved the Lord and said she was ready to “go home” the day before she passed away. We take comfort in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She often referred to this verse: “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
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