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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE OF MOTHER LEE ESTHER DAVIS
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 23, 2020
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the
life of Mother Lee Esther Davis.
``I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be
in my mouth.'' Psalms 34:1.
Mother Lee Esther Davis was born the 5th of 10 children to the late
Mr. Leroy and Mother Josephine Wilson, Sr., on December 27, 1955. A
native of Bolton, MS, and longtime resident of Jackson, MS, Mother
Davis transcended from Earth to Glory at her home surrounded by her
family on Friday, October 16, 2020.
After receiving her education from the Jackson Public School System,
Lee married the late Mr. Levi ``Ham'' Davis, Jr., on December 25, 1971,
and to this union three daughters were born, Debra, LaTanya and Sharon.
She also had one son, Jeremy. She became gainfully employed for several
years as a dietary aide, and then went on to become a bus driver with
the Jackson Public School District before retiring after 13 years of
loyal dedicated service.
As a young child, Lee accepted Christ into her life and was baptized
and filled with the Holy Ghost at the House of Prayer Church under the
leadership of the late Pastor Doris Lee. She continued to serve
faithfully at Holy Tabernacle as a Church Mother, Prayer Warrior and
member of the Home and Foreign Mission under the leadership of Pastor
Ivory Lee.
Lee is preceded in death by daughter LaTanya Davis and son, Jeremy
Davis; one sister, Frankie Mae Wilson; and two brothers Leroy ``Pete''
Wilson, II, and Ray Paul Wilson.
She leaves to cherish her memories and carry her legacy two loving
and devoted daughters, Debra (London) of Pearl, MS, and Sharon of
Jackson, MS. Six grandchildren: Meco Shoulders of Washington, DC,
Jaquavious ``Quay'' and JaVonn Shoulders of Pearl, MS, and Jourdan,
Avery and Ivory Davis of Jackson, MS. Four sisters: Ida M. Byther-Smith
and Lida M. Thomas-Ragland of Chicago, IL, and Josephine Butler and
Angela Wilson of Springfield, IL. Two brothers: Clifton (Kristina), and
Jack Wilson of Springfield, IL. A very dear and special companion, Mr.
Charles Boone, two adopted grandsons, Carl and Eeon Black of Muskegon
Heights, MI; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Mother Lee Esther Davis was a woman of virtue, poise, strength, and
wisdom. She stood for what was right and never wavered. She was the
epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. Mother Davis will be missed by many.
Sleep on faithful servant of God and may your works praise you in the
gates.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of
Mother Lee Esther Davis.
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