Mrs. Davis was born May 6, 1934 in Craven County, North Carolina, daughter of the late William Arthey Phillips and Ida Elizabeth Rhem Phillips. She had a sassy sense of humor and was full of life. She was passionate about her family and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 15 siblings.
Survivors include her husband Thomas Edward Davis of Oak Island; four children, Kathryn Maxwell Rhodes and husband Dusty of Lumberton, Linda Maxwell of Southern Pines, Martha Maxwell Gideon and husband Randy of Oak Island, and Daniel Maxwell of Chapel Hill; one brother, Bill Latham and wife Peggy of Conway, South Carolina; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and two loving canine companions, Snoopy and Ginger.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel in Southport. The family will receive friends following the service. Inurnment will be at 1:00pm Monday, February 4, 2019 at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
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