Obituary

Florence Andersen Davis

March 16, 1915 – January 20, 2013

            Amherst,Florence Andersen Davis was always a woman of adventure. In 1936, she left her family in Omaha, NE, to travel to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21 to begin her secretarial position with the recently formed Social Security Administration. She continued her service with Social Service, advancing from Grade 1 to Grade 11, until her retirement at age 62. Florence received many achievement rewards while working for the Federal Government, including the Director’s Citation Award for Exception Administrative Service.

            She met and married E. Carlton Davis in 1939. They had three children; a daughter (Karla), who lived just 2 days, a son, Gary, (wife-Starr), of Amherst, MA, and a second daughter, Carol, (husband Paul Norton), of Newport News, VA. She is survived by her son and daughter, her five grandchildren— Eric, Kenny, Joshua, Heather, & Bethany. She is further survived by six great-grandchildren— Tyler, West, ‘Bekah, Jaxon, Duke, & Kahleigh.

            Her life was defined by her genuine and vibrant walk with Jesus Christ. Her heart and life were constantly engaged in serving others. She taught Sunday School for the better part of her life. Over 25 years, she served twice as the Chairman of the Christian Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Baltimore, Maryland. Her focus was constantly on leading and guiding others through the Christian Scriptures to her Lord Jesus. Sheloved her Lord…, and her deserts!

            A Memorial Service will be held at the College Church, 58 Pomeroy Terrace, in Northampton, MA, on FRIDAY, 25 January 2013, at 1:00 p.m. Call the Church office for details— 413.586-0057. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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