Dorothy Virginia Davis
Dorothy Virginia Davis
Sunset January 23, 2025
Sunrise December 25, 1943
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Friday, February 7, 2025
12:00PM
New Hope Baptist Church
416 West Mill Street
Santa Maria, California 93458 Pastor Donald Wesson, Officiating
Dorothy Virginia Davis
Dorothy Virginia Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted community servant, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at Lompoc Valley Medical Center. She was born on December 25, 1943, at Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, bringing joy to her parents, Lillian and Carl.
Dorothy graduated from John Harris High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1963. Shortly after, she embarked on a life dedicated to family, service, and leadership. She married Eugene Davis, Major, U.S. Army Retired, and together they built a beautiful family, raising three daughters: Karen, Angela, and Alisha. Dorothy was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren—Kenny Jr., Kimberly, Shaundrea, Cassandra, Le Grant Jr., Christopher, DeSean, and Tymarin—and a cherished great-grandmother to seven: Jaden, Levi, Anthony, Carlie, Kayleigh, Karson, and Sean.
Dorothy dedicated 32 years of service as a Supervisor and Budget Analyst with the Comptroller Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, serving 16 years with the Army and 16 years with the Air Force before retiring from Federal Civilian Service on October 1, 2010.
Faith was an integral part of Dorothy’s life. She was an active member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in many roles, including Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, and Church General Program Chairman until December 2020. Her commitment to service extended to the Coast Counties Missionary Baptist District Association, where she served as Treasurer from 2012 to 2020.
Dorothy was deeply involved in several organizations, demonstrating her passion for leadership and advocacy. She was a Past Worthy Matron of Shanta Chapter 91, OES, a life member of the VFW Auxiliary (Post 8679, Seaside, CA), and an esteemed member of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Unit 56, Santa Maria, CA. Within the ALA Department of California, she held roles as a Junior Conference Committee member and Hospital Deputy for the West Los Angeles division, volunteering at the Santa Maria VA Outpatient Clinic.
At the district level, Dorothy served as District 16 President, Girls State Chairman, and Executive Committee Woman for Santa Barbara County. She also served in multiple leadership roles within her local unit, including four terms each as Unit President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Dorothy also served as chairman of several auxiliary programs. Additionally, she was dedicated member of the Santa Maria-Lompoc Branch of the NAACP, where she served as an Executive Committee Member, Assistant Secretary, ird Vice-President, Assistant Treasurer, and Treasurer.
As a military dependent, Dorothy traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, visiting Nova Scotia, England, Germany, France, Korea, Canada, and the Caribbean. One of her greatest wishes was to visit the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum in Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy found joy in spending time with her family, serving in her church, working with veterans, planning events, and managing finances. She loved watching TV, gothic romances, and 1940s movies. ough she had strong leadership qualities, those who truly knew her saw her as friendly, funny, sincere, and loving.
Dorothy’s legacy of service, dedication, and love will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Carl, her sister Janet, and her brother William. She is survived by her sister Charlotte, her brothers Carl (Spike) and Robert (Bobby), her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Dorothy’s strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to others will be missed but never forgotten.
Order of Service
PROCESSIONAL
MUSICAL SELECTION
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
MUSICAL SELECTION " e Lord's Prayer"
SCRIPTURE READING
PRAYER
RETIRING OF COLORS
MUSICAL SELECTION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
POETRY READINGS
Old Testament
New Testament
David Smith
Anthony Smith
Reverend Ronald Wiley
Reverend Sherrick Bracy
Reverend Gary Jordan
Ava King
Brenda Smith
"A Tribute to My Grandmother"
Kimberly Dickson "A Poem for My Mother” Alisha Ward
OBITUARY (Read Silently)
TRIBUTES (please limit time to 2 mintues)
Lindy Judson
Loretta Marsh
Joanne Green
Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt
Mayor Alice Patino
MUSICAL SELECTION
EULOGY
RECESSIONAL
New Hope Choir
Pastor Donald Wesson
Cynthia Harris-Wiley
REPAST
Family and friends are invited to share at the repast in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the ceremony.
INTERMENT
Dorothy's cremation has been entrusted to Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Her remains will be lovingly kept with her family.
A Tribute to My Mom
A mother’s love is a light to my very soul, To have you as my mother was a blessing I well know. Your spirit will never fade away; it lives within my heart, And though you are in heaven now, I know you’re never far. You have hugged loved ones you’ve missed and seen our Savior’s face, You are basking in the light of His loving peace and grace. You have taken a quiet stroll upon those streets of gold, You have touched a crystal sea and seen beauties yet untold. You feel no pain or doubt or fear for the first time you have known, You wait for me until that day I finally make it home. When my race down here is done and I am called away, I will know the happiness and glory you now know today. May God make His face to shine on me as I face this deepest loss, Of a precious, saintly mother who still fills my thoughts. I will always remember you, the one who gave me life and became my friend, And I will keep the faith and rest in hope that I will see you again.
A Tribute to My Grandmother
By Genie Graveline
I have memories that make me smile, Of a young child who longed to be, By the side of a Grandmother... so adored, e child that I speak of was me. You were the Grandmother, filled with love, Who had such a wonderful way, And time spent with you was a special gift, Each day was a magical day. I can recall all the things you did, And the gentleness of your touch. You had a talent for letting me know, at you loved me... ever so much! And the impact you had upon my life, Continues to this day, still.
I loved you then, I love you now, And always, yes always... I will!
Acknowledgments
e family of Dorothy would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered their love and support during this difficult time. Dr. Kevin Kim, the nurses and staff of Dignity Health Infusion Center, Dr. Sean Connelly and the staff at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara for their compassionate care.
A special thank you to Joanne Greene, Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, Pastor Donald Wesson, and the wonderful members of New Hope Baptist Church for their unwavering support, prayers, and kindness.
We are also deeply appreciative of the many friends and loved ones who have reached out with calls, texts, cards, and meals. Your thoughtfulness has brought us comfort and strength, and we are forever grateful.
May God bless you all.
Pall Bearers
Anthony Abilez
Robert Dickson
Roderick Herron
Christopher Ward
Dean Ward
Tymarin Ward
Honorary Pall Bearers
Eugene Davis
Paul Davis
Carl "Spike" Morris
Robert Morris
Carter Norwood
Posthumous Honorary Pallbearers
Myron Burton
WIlliam Burton
Joel Davis, Sr.
Robert McNeal
Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary
1003 E Stowell Road
Santa Maria, California 93454