Shirley M. Davis

September 15, 1956 - January 22, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Marie Salley Davis, was born September 15, 1956 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late John Wesley and Louise Modene Washington Salley. She was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Columbia Heart – Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. “Shirley Marie”, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, attended the public schools of Richland County. At an early age, Shirley joined Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in Columbia, South Carolina. In May 1978, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. James Davis. She loved children and was a former member of the 4-H Club. “Squirrel”, as she was called by others, was a loving person who loved her grand and great grandchildren. She loved to travel and visited all of the continental United States except South Dakota. Though she had aspirations but never got to fly in an airplane, she has now experience her Heavenly flight. Shirley loved to cook prior to her illness and taught her children to do the same. One of her favorite dishes was her homemade beef and vegetable soup. A favorite pastime of hers was watching television; especially the “soaps” which she gave her undivided attention. She also enjoyed westerns like Walker Texas Ranger and Gun Smoke. “Shirley Marie” was preceded in death by her parents, two children, and two brothers. Left to cherish precious memories are: her husband, James Davis; two daughters, Tasha Y. Salley and Charlene M. Davis–Dix all of Columbia, South Carolina; a son, Tavares O. Salley of Blythewood, South Carolina; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janis L. Salley also of Columbia, South Carolina, Carolyn V. (Jerrold) Salley–Frink of Snellville, Georgia and Alma S. Rumph of Lilburn, Georgia; two brothers, Michael M. Salley of Columbia, South Carolina and Charles E. Salley of Fountain Inn, South Carolina; five aunts; an uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.