Alma Davis, 96, of Morganton, NC, has gone home on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Born in Madison County, NC on October 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson Hollan and Hattie Elizabeth Ramsey Hollan.
Since 1951, Alma has been a member of Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed helping with the Ladies Auxiliary at the church and at the age of 82, took her first flight with the group to Oklahoma. Alma was an excellent cook and baker who enjoyed family gatherings, especially at Christmas. She enjoyed canning food, making jelly, quilting, gardening, and watching hummingbirds. She was an independent, kind, caring woman who was the best grandmaw.
Alma is survived by her son, William Jess “W.J.” “Bill” Davis (Hazel); daughter, Marjorie Wilson; grandchildren, Angela Burns, Nelson Davis (Sharon), Terry Davis (April), and Lora Gail Berry; thirteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Nehemiah “Dink” Davis; granddaughter, Glynis Fleming; sisters, Josephine Riddle and Eurelia Banks; brothers, Ora Lee, Conley, Vester, Arley, Clarence, Denver, Carl, Blaine, and Jancer Hollan; son-in-law, Winfred Wilson; and grandsons-in-law, John Berry, Mark Burns, and Johnnie Fleming.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023 at Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. in the church with Rev. Darvy Hensley, Pastor Eddie Roberts, and Pastor Doug Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 5061 US 64 South, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Carolina Caring for the love and compassion shown to Alma and her family during this difficult time.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I am so sorry for your loss. To Majorie, Gail and other family members, this is a sad day for all of you. Just remember she is with her Lord and Savior and the ones she loved so much. We will all be together again and enjoy each others company in the hereafter. God Bless and be with eac of you. Thinking and Praying for all of you today and in the days to follow.