Jean Garrett Davis

Jean Garrett Davis

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Jean Garrett Davis, 95, of 925 New Garden Road, passed away on May 1, 2016. A graveside service was held at Wood Memorial Park in Duncan. Jean was born on December 23, 1920, in Greer, to the late Ira and May Hughes Garrett.

She worked at the Victor Mill in the planning department in the early 1940s. On December 19, 1945, she married the late Virgil G. Davis from Greer. Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II, 6th Armored Division and recipient of the Bronze Star.

Following the marriage, she worked in the bookstore at Clemson (College) University. Jean Garrett Davis was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a friend that always listened and cared about others. She enjoyed reading, devotion, writing, and her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her three sons: Andrew Davis of Denver, Colorado; Robert Davis and his wife Diane of Greensboro, North Carolina; and Michael Davis of Dunedin, Florida. Her youngest son, Gil Davis, died on April 19, 2016 in Canton, Georgia. Also her six grandchildren; grandson, Wes Davis and his wife Leigh Travis of Ogden, Utah; granddaughter Kristin Davis of Breckenridge, Colorado; grandson Jeremy Davis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; granddaughter Elizabeth Davis of Greensboro, North Carolina; grandson Joshua Davis of Rock Hill; and grandson Marcus Davis of Rock Hill. Cooper Davis of Ogden, Utah is her 13-year-old great- grandson. She has a special niece, Jean McSwain in Greer. Special friends are Allen and Bonnie Travis of Greensboro, North Carolina. Jean called Friends Home Guilford her home for 15 years. The family would like to thank all the staff at Friends Homes Guilford from Independent Living, Support Staff and Healthcare.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wood Memorial Park.

The family will receive visitors after the service at the park.

We would also like to pay special thanks for Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the memorial fund at Friends Home Guilford’s Resident Assistant Program. Forbis & Dick-Guilford Chapel is assisting the Davis Family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.
 

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