Monica Charline Morgan Davis, 62, of Blackshear, passed away early Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at her residence.
Born in Blackshear February 8, 1961, she lived in Pierce County all her life. She was a cheerleader in her younger days, before attending and graduating from Blackshear High School in 1979, where she was a member of the band, playing the clarinet. She took classes at Waycross Junior College before going to work for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier, from which she retired. She loved to travel, enjoying trips to the mountains as well as going on cruises. She loved watching movies, especially scary ones, all the while enjoying a good piece of candy, with Red Hots and Lemon Drops being her favorites. She married the love of her life, Kenny Davis, March 8, 1980 and they shared 43 years together before her passing. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was a daughter of the late Ancil Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Davis and her step-father, John Clifford Simmons Sr.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Kenneth Charles “Kenny” Davis, Blackshear; her mother, Lois Carter Simmons, Blackshear; two brothers, Robert (Mary) Morgan and Tommy Morgan, all of Blackshear; a step-sister, Chanda (Mark) Riggs, Sparta, NC; two step-brothers, John Clifford (Gail) Simmons Jr., Crestview, FL, and Wayne (Gia) Simmons, Lutz, FL; two grandchildren, Kade Scott and Makenzie Scott; a great-grandchild, Luke Andrew West and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Daniel and the Rev. Jimmy Thrift officiating.
Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
