Ida Sue Davis

Ida Sue Davis was born on September 5, 1942 in Conyers, Georgia to the late James Flanigan and Annie Lee Flanigan. She was the second of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her siblings James Thomas Flanigan, Martha Ann Ponder, Annette Stephens and John Luke Flanigan. Ida was educated in the Rockdale County School System. She was a graduate of J. P. Carr High School. During her early childhood, she became a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Bridges Youth Choir and the White’s Chapel Choir for Christ. Ida also served as a faithful member of the White’s Chapel Usher Board. Ida was united in holy matrimony to John Davis, Jr. for 43 years. To this union, were born two daughters, Vickie Verena Davis (Cleveland) and Deborah Ann Davis (Cotton). Ida was a hard worker who was employed by C.R. Bard for over 20 years. She took so much pride in her work in quality control over the stone basket product. After her years of working at C.R. Bard, Ida worked for Scholastic Book Fairs. She loved fostering her grandchildren’s love for reading by providing numerous books for them to read. Ida is remembered by loved ones for her beautiful smile and love of family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ida was affectionately known as “mama,” “grandma” and “granny pants.” Her family holds dear the memories of Sunday dinners at her home and her delicious meals. Ida was a member of the Turner Lake Senior Community Center where she participated in the senior activities and placed as a winner in the Mayor’s Walk. Ida is survived by her loving daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Vickie D) Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter (Deborah A) Cotton, four grandchildren, Dr. and Mrs. Markus D. (Johnisha) Cleveland; Miles A. (Lizzie ) Cleveland , Jonathan D. Cotton and Autumn L. Cotton and one great-granddaughter (Aila); four sisters, Janie Lois Davis, Wyvonia Flanigan, Jessie Collier and Elizabeth Jones; three brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Judas Flanigan (Willene), Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flanigan (Barbara), Mr. and Mrs. Greg Flanigan (Daphne); sister in law Mrs. Mary White and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Ida Sue Davis

September 5, 1942 - November 23, 2024