Glenna Marie Davis, 94, of Charleston, entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 28, 2016 at Hubbard House.
Mrs. Davis was born in Oak Hill, WV and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley. She wanted to work for C & P Telephone Company as an operator but was not tall enough to operate the switchboard. She was employed for a short time as a Legal Secretary. She was also a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
From September 23, 1944 to February 4, 1946, she valiantly did her part on the "home front" while her husband fought in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Very seldom did she speak of the personal hardship brought on by WWII, but when she did, you sensed the pride in what her husband and others like him accomplished. As she spoke of the endless anxiety that accompanied the fear of the unknown, it was clear that she quietly concealed a badge of courage deep in her heart exemplifying the fact that she had courageously fought her own battle in that horrific war..... and won.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah Stroud, loving and dedicated wife to the late Oscar Lewis Davis, sister to the late Sonny Stroud and Margaret Baker, and great grandmother to the late Michael Davis.
She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Sara Lilly of Charleston; two sons, Andrew Davis and his wife Anna Mae Davis of Beckley, and Philip Davis and his wife Joyce Davis of Cottageville, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and sister-in-laws Patty Stroud of Rainelle and Lois Davis of Columbus, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hubbard House and a special thanks to Betty Jo Payne and Erma Jarrett for their love and support over the years.
The Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at noon with visitation two hours prior to the service at Long & Fisher Funeral Home. Pastors Bill and Kevan Bartlett will be officiating, and Pastor Andrew L. Davis will be assisting. Burial will follow at 3pm in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Beckley.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Maranatha Baptist Church, One Maranatha Acres, Charleston, WV 25312; or Gideons International, 724 Indiana Ave, Charleston, WV 25302; or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311.
Online condolences can be left by visiting: www.longfisherfuneralhome.com