Mrs. Sara H. Davis

Sara H. Davis accepted her wings on August 27, 2022 surrounded by her devoted Caregiver and the Comfort Care Team at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Sara was the last born of Mozelle and Samuel White-Gwynn. She was born on March 8, 1929 in Fairfield County, South Carolina and attended the Winnsboro public schools. Upon graduating from high school, Sara enrolled at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, but later attended and graduated from South Carolina State University, also in Orangeburg, South Carolina where she majored in Early Childhood Education. Sara continued her education and earned her Master’s Degree from Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. She moved to Columbia in 1955 with her family, and started her professional career as an educator with the Richland County Public Schools system, teaching at Benson Elementary, and other public schools within the County. Sara retired from the Richland County District Public Schools system after more than 32 years of dedicated service. Upon retirement, Sara was a lifetime member of the Richland County Education Association – Retired. She was an avid supporter and alumnus of South Carolina State University, and a committed fan of the University’s football team. She was a faithful member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church for over 35 years, and eventually joined the Francis Burns United Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Sara and her late husband, William Howard Davis, were married for 67 years. They, together, enjoyed traveling, listening to music, and sitting on the front porch eating ice cream. They shared a very special relationship, with a deep love for each other. Sara’s children, Bobby and Beanie, were the pride and joy of her life. Raising her sons to be decent upright citizens, and respectful men, were her claim to fame. The legacy of her kind spirit, passion for others, love of learning, and zest for life will live on through her two sons. She was also a dedicated and loving grandmother, and an incredible (second) mom to Beanie’s wife, Vicki. Sara was an inspiration to all, and very much adored by all who came to know her. She loved her Lincoln Park community, and enjoyed engaging conversations with family, friends, as well as strangers. In her latter season, Sara, made such an impact on all that came to know her through the personal care that was administered during her illness. In her final months, she settled comfortably and came to embrace her second home in Chesapeake, Virginia. Being close to family, especially her boys, brought her much comfort and contentment. She thrived on the exchange of interesting conversations with family and friends, enjoying her music, being entertained and the center of everyone’s attention. Sara loved, gave from the heart, could light up the room with her smile and humor, while living a full life of 93 years. And she did it all…”her way!” Sara is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William H. Davis; a sister, Mary Davis; and two brothers, Eugene White and Randolph White. She leaves a wonderful family tree to cherish her memories: two sons, Robert E. “Bobby” Hubbard of Washington, D.C. and Harold D. “Beanie” (Vicki) Hubbard of Chesapeake, Virginia; three grandchildren, Tamara (Gary) Thompson of Plano, Texas, Ryan Hubbard of Marietta, Georgia, and Christopher Scott of Virginia Beach, Virginia; four great-grandchildren, Trinity Hubbard and Indiah Hubbard of Georgia, Tyler Thompson of Texas, and Julian Hamlin-Scott of Virginia; a nephew, William Eugene (Nancy) Watkins of California; two nieces, Clevonne L. (John) Turner and Lynette A. Watkins of Tennessee; four very dedicated caregivers in Columbia, South Carolina , Sandra Gortman, Evelyn Jones (Comfort Keepers), Ronald “Ronnie” McMillan, and Eugene “Mack” McMillan; her dedicated team of caregivers from Loving and Caring Helping Hands, LLC in Norfolk Virginia, Jasmine Jennings-Morris (owner), Beatrice “BeBe” Jennings, Joy Gates, Britt Ferebee, JoJo Taylor, and Chelsea West; cherished friends, Mr. Norman Caldwell, Ms. Estelle Young, Mrs. Wilhelmina Kimpson and family, Mr. Johnny Bolton, and Mr. John “Vinny” Blake; the extended family of the late Robert J. Hubbard (ex- husband), and a host of other loving relatives and friends of whom will miss her dearly. The Davis family acknowledges with grateful appreciation, all of your kind expressions of love and sympathy. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204. Pastor A. A. Dicks, Sr., officiating. Interment to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022 and 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel. Please leave Mrs. Sara Davis family your condolences and prayers. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH Thank you for helping us serve our families: A. A. Dicks, Sr. and staff

Mrs. Sara H. Davis

March 8, 1929 - August 27, 2022