Gussie Mary Davis

Gussie Mary Davis, age 75 of Bowman, GA was born on March 8th, 1947, in Elberton, Georgia to the Late Walter L. Dye and Gussie Mae Dye. She entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Warren Dye. She joined the Bethel Grove Baptist Church at an early age where she was a very active and dedicated member. She was a homemaker, caregiver, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Although Gussie worked, her first priority was raising her children. she was a prime example of sacrifice because although she had many other responsibilities, she made sure that she catered to the people she loved most, her family.

She had no problem opening her home to anyone who came through the door and she made sure they left with a full stomach. She taught her children to be responsible when taking care of their home because even though she was the mother everyone had their part.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 57 years, Mr. Willie Eugene “Buck” Davis; Six children, Terry (Alicia) Davis, Leon (Sonia) Davis, Tim (Barbara) Davis, Sholanda (Yusuf) Ra’Aid, Reggie Davis, and Lance (Raneshia) Davis; Three brothers, Alvin (Patricia) Dye, Stanley (Melanie) Dye, and Walter “Bubba” Dye; Three sisters, Sarah (Carl) Walton, Helen Goss, Laura (Freddy) Walton; Sixteen grandchildren; Six great-grandchildren; along with a host of other family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022, from 12:00 - 5:00pm at Mack's Funeral Home - Elberton Chapel. 

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 2:00pm located at Bethel Grove Baptist Church. 

Interment will follow at Bethel Grove Cemetery - Elberton, Georgia. 

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