Peggy Ruth Davis

Ms. Peggy Ruth Davis was born in Timpson, Texas to the late E.D. Davis and Eddie Lee Bussey Davis.

Peggy received her formal education in the Dallas Public School District and a Bachelor of Arts from Dallas Baptist University. She was employed with Mobile Oil Company for over 25 years. Peggy received Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and later united with Grace Missionary Baptist Church. As an adult she joined Canaan Baptist Church where she served for many years as the President of the Usher Board. Peggy was a devoted & loving mother and grandmother to her two heartbeats La Ronda & Holli and her furry baby Braylee. She did whatever necessary to make sure they were happy, healthy and safe. Peggy loved her sister, nieces and nephews as they were her own. She was known as the “crazy fun” auntie. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her family, her love, loyalty and generosity was bigger than life. Peggy leaves to cherish her memories: her only child La Ronda Davis and only grandchild Holli White-Dawson (Adrian); sister, Shirley Cobbs; sister-in-law, Velma Goodwin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her one brother, Herod Goodwin, Jr. and three sisters, Minnie Ann Page, Dorothy Jean Tatum, and Patricia Mitchell.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 12:00 Noon S T J OHN C HURCH U NLEASHED 1701 West Jefferson Street Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Senior Pastor Dr. Denny D. Davis – Eulogist Dr. John E. Beckwith, Jr. – Officiant

ORDER OF SERVICE

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Minsters, Pallbearers and Family

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Golden Gate Funeral Home Directors

O LD T ESTAMENT S CRIPTURE

Reverend Ellis Ford

N EW T ESTAMENT S CRIPTURE

Reverend Willie Jefferson

P RAYER

Reverend Daryl M. Adkins

M USICAL S ELECTION

Chanique Leggins

R ESOLUTIONS & E XPRESSIONS OF L OVE

2 Minutes, Please

M USICAL S ELECTION

Chanique Leggins

E ULOGY

Senior Pastor Dr. Denny D. Davis

C ROWNING C EREMONY

Golden Gate Stepping With Anointing Touch

R ECESSIONAL

To my best friend, my diary, my own personal comedian… my GRANNY, I already miss you SO MUCH. Words cannot express how much you have ALWAYS meant to me. Right or wrong, you were by my side, & I’m forever grateful to have had you in my life. The pain I feel, is indescribable; I never imagined this day would come so soon! There was still so much to do, so much to say! I feel a huge part of me is gone, but then I remember that you will always be with me, so for that, I smile. AIN’T NO GRANNY LIKE THE ONE I GOT!!!! I love you, so much, and I promise to continue to make you proud! Until we Meet again, Granny. - Holli, Your One & Only Grandchild Momma, I knew that you had a serious disease, but I had never imagined that it would take you away from me forever, and so soon. If I knew God would call you so fast, I would have spent more time with you. My heart is so heavy, and it hurt like never before. We shared so many good times together, I could always depend on you. You provided everything I needed in life to help me become the woman I am. You taught me to show empathy, to be kind, compassionate, to be courageous, respectable, and professional. You taught me how to mow the lawn, but you said I didn’t do it right, so you would do it. You would come over to help me paint rooms, hang up wallpaper, picture, move furniture, you were my super woman. Your love for your family was unconditional, the holidays will never be the same without you momma. I will continue to share Sunday sermons and songs with you, that made you so happy. I pray my message, and love reaches you in heaven. You will be missed forever. May you rest in peace in your grave and the heavens! Your Only Child, La Rda Davis Hello family & friends, My aunt Peggy was a strong lady that believed in what is right and what is wrong. Many times, she was right about things that she truly believed in. She loved doing her garage sales and had me come over and load up her SUV with items she would sell that day. My aunt loved interior design and her face lit up when she saw ways to decorate her home. I miss hearing her call me to run to the store or get her something from Olive Garden. She was strong until the end. God knew she was tired and called her home. Aunt Peggy, your light will continue to shine, and your legacy and memories will live on forever. Love your nephew, Gerald Davis

T HINKING OF M Y S ISTER P EGGY Peggy when you left, part of me also left. Although I am lost without you and wished you were here with me your smile still shines bright. I will treasure all those memories we shared. I miss the daily phone calls to discuss the events of the week or just to hear your voice. I will miss traveling to your house every Thanksgiving. When I called Peggy to tell her I was heading out to work in the yard, my baby sister always showed up to help. When she needed a special recipe, she called me. Peggy my heart is broken, but I know you are no longer in pain and celebrating with our mother, father, sisters and our brother. Your Sister, Shirley Cobbs We are truly saddened that you are not here with us anymore! No words will bring you back, but we know that you are resting in his arms. Who will I call now, to talk about Bold & The Beautiful? You are gone, but never forgotten. Rest well, Auntie Your niece Yolanda Davis - Williams Aunt Peggy, there are no words to express how I feel, life has a strange way of getting our attention. You are one of the strongest women I knew. I will truly miss our calls to each other on cooking, outdoor sales, Black Friday ads, Dallas Cowboys and that Laugh. I know and believe God had a better plan for you. I will keep your memories in my heart. “Love You” We’ll meet again. Your niece Stacy Davis There are no words to express the pain that I am feeling, never thought that I would lose you so soon. I was hurt and deeply saddened when you left us that day. There are so many special memories of you that will remain with me always, especially your effortless humor. Whenever the conversation started with “Hey Marx Stanley” I always knew that something funny was about to follow. I will cherish those moments. Aunt Peggy, I will miss you dearly, so sleep well in your eternal rest, and to call you aunt I have truly been blessed. Love always, nephew Marx Davis As I sit thinking of our conversation, it’s a loss to not hear your voice. But this poem came to heart: Footprints – My precious child I love you and would never leave you during your ties of trails and suffering. When you only seen one set of footprints it was then that I carried you. Lord Thou God. We will always Love and miss you. Your beloved niece Peggy Wilkers & family in Houst, TX To my auntie, you left me speechless with this one…. I love and will see you on the other side. Love, your niece Tammie Page & family Peggy R. Davis, was so helpful & caring to any and everyone. I miss her so much. May God Bless & be with her. Love always, your nephew Robert Jene Mack

The family of the late Peggy Ruth Davis wishes to extend our appreciation for all acts of kindness that we have received from family, friends and loved ones. Your generosity and concerns have been a blessing and have helped to give us courage and strength in our time of bereaving. May God richly bless you all for your acts of love and kindness. The Family

P ALLBEARERS

Robert Mack Tony Davis

Gerald Davis Marx Davis Michael Harbert Adrian Dawson

Clifford Goodwin Daryl Peace

I NTERMENT Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery 6300 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, Texas 75232

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