Elizabeth Charleen Davis

Born on August 7, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Charleen lived a life defined by compassion and an extraordinary love for the Lord. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness knew no bounds and whose faith remained unwavering throughout her life.

She is survived by her children and their spouses Dr. Charles Davis (Barbara), Sharon Jones (Kim), Scott Davis (Darlene), and Chris Davis (Tracy), along with fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, friends and community members who were blessed to know her.

Charleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles E. Davis, who passed away on September 3, 2005, and her siblings, William C. Church, Robert R. Church, Mary E. Lewis, and Ralph E. Church. While our hearts ache at her absence, we find immeasurable comfort in knowing that, after all these years apart, they are all together again. What a beautiful homecoming it must have been, reunited with the love of her life, her family, and welcomed into the presence of her Heavenly Father.

The family would also like to extend their deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Charleen’s devoted caregivers Kim, Michon, Michelle, Claudia, Carey, Destiny and Debbie (her friend and personal angel). Their patience and gentle hands brought her comfort and dignity throughout her final chapter. We will forever be grateful for their special place they held in her life.

To know Charleen was to know love. She had a gift for making everyone she encountered feel loved and cared for. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a heartfelt prayer, she constantly placed the needs of others before her own. Her compassion extended far beyond her family, touching countless lives throughout her church and community. Her love also extended to God’s smallest creatures. Each morning, she fed the birds and squirrels who visited her yard, and she always had treats ready for the neighborhood dogs. These little visitors held a special place in her heart, and caring for them was one of the many ways she shared her love with the world. No act of kindness was ever too small for Charleen, and no creature was ever too insignificant to deserve it.

A faithful servant of God, Charleen dedicated much of her life to giving back through her church, Church on the Drive, formerly known as College Park BaptistChurch. Her love for Christ was evident not only in the words she spoke, but in the way she lived. She embodied what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus, serving others selflessly and expecting nothing in return.

Above all, Charleen cherished her family. She was a source of unconditional love, strength, and comfort. She leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, but in the countless hearts she touched and the lives she forever changed.

Charleen’s absence will be felt in the quiet moments, the family gatherings, and the countless little things that will forever remind us of her. Yet, even in our sorrow, we rejoice in knowing that this goodbye is not forever. The woman who spent her life loving and serving the Lord is now resting peacefully in His presence.

Her work on earth is finished, but the love she gave and the lives she touched will live on forever.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. - John 14: 1-4

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM with a reception to follow. Visitation begins at 3:00 PM.

Church on the Drive

1914 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32804