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BARNWELL – Mary Elouise Davis, 86, of Barnwell, S.C., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
A celebration of life service was held at 11 o'clock a.m. Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, at Progressive Church of Denmark, S.C., with Elder William Smith as eulogist. The family received friends on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her daughter Teresa Jenkins' home.
Born in Barnwell, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Deacon James Geter and Missionary Adell Geter. She was married to John Davis Sr.
Later in life, she was baptized in Jesus' name and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost, which gave her an unwavering commitment to serving God and ministering to others. She faithfully served as a missionary ministering to the sick, visiting hospitals, offering words of encouragement, and praying for others. She was a Sunday school teacher, president of the youth department, served on numerous choirs, and was president of the choir for 43 years.
She led many congregational songs that inspired others. She enjoyed making prayer cloths and lap scarves for others. Her hobbies were shopping, doing "seek a word," spending time with family, reading, and watching movies with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her six children, daughter and son-in-law; sisters, Myrtle Robinson, Bobbye Falls, Willie Fields and Martha Myers; and one brother, Rivers Geter (Pop).
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Geter Jr.; and two sisters, Mae Torian and Ethel Jacobs.
Cave Funeral Home of Allendale was in charge of arrangements.
