Bertha Mae Davis

The Life of…

Bertha Mae Davis (85)

Sister Bertha Mae Davis, departed this life on Monday September 2, 2024. Her testimony was Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9

Bertha was born to the late Roosevelt and Ella Mae Orr McFarland in a little town in Arkansas called, Luxora, June 29,1939. Her parents named her, Bertha, the bright one. Everywhere she went she allowed God’s love and light to shine through her to change her little part of the world. She received her education in Luxora. At the age of 20, Bertha met Emmett Davis and married the man of her dreams, November 11,1956. Life called this couple to Rochester, NY in1957. Through this union the couple produced six children.

She was a happy, funny, loving wife and mother. Bertha would be called a women of integrity, she would give you her heart. Her hobbies were traveling, cooking, gardening and going to gospel concerts. Sister Davis’s favorite artist was Dottie Peoples. From 1982-2005 She attended Pastor Rice’s church Guiding Light, where she sang in the choir and was on the usher board. From 2005 until her death she attended God’s Vision Ministries, Inc. and worked for Depaul/Marion House for over 30 years.

Mrs. Bertha Mae Davis devoted wife was preceded by her husband Emmett Davis Sr. in 2019; her sons Kenneth Davis, Dwayne Davis Sr.; James Sr. “Shawn” Davis; 3 deceased brothers and one sister; great grandchilden James Davis jr., Daniel Sutton and James Dans Jr.

Bertha leaves behind her beloved children, Debra (Limous) Rush, Emmett (Dorothy) Davis, Nathaniel Davis; Sister Versa Aldridge of Blytheville Arkansas; grandchildren, Emmett Davis III, Nathaniel Jr., Dwayne Jr., Jasmine, Rasheem, Emereeka, Tyshawn, Erica, Kenneth, Brittany, Deon and a host of great grands, nieces, nephews and friends.

He’s and on time God. He may not come when you want him, but He’ll be there right on time. Dottie Peoples

Order of Service

Master of Ceremonies Edward McFarland

Processional Clergy and Family

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Prayer of Comfort

Old Testament Reading

New Testament Reading

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Reflections (two minutes Please) Emmett and Dorothy Davis

 Jasmine Davis

 Samuel McFarland

 Lillian Fruster

Poem Grandma’s Hands

 Emereeka Davis

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Obituary/Acknowledgement/Cards Annetta Davis

Selection Bishop Burnice B. Green Sr.

Family Final Viewing New Comer Funeral Home

Eulogy Bishop Burnice B. Green Sr.

Recessional

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Internment

Riverside Cemetery

2650 Lake Ave. Roch. NY14612

Pallbearers

Greg McFarland Emmett Davis III

Deion Davis Brandon McFarland

Samuel McFarland Tramaine McFarland

Alt. Emmett Davis III Alt. Nathanial Davis Jr.

Acknowledgements

The family of the late Mrs. Bertha Mae Davis wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to everyone for all of their flowers, cards, and acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. 

I’m following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I’ve found peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow look for the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief, don’t lengthen your pain with undo grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee. God wanted me now; He set me free.

**Following the Internment the family will host a fellowship dinner at

Buckland Park, 1341 Westfall Rd. Rochester, NY 14612**

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