Delores Ann Davis

October 18, 1937 - March 18, 2022

Delores Ann Kirk Davis, 84, of Huntington WV, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1937 in Salt Rock, WV, a daughter of the late Acie Emmit and Ruby Fay Holley Kirk Bays. Her husband, Frederick L. Davis, Sr.,a sister, Peggy L. Kirk, and her step-father, John Henry Bays, and a great nephew Thomas Frederick Bates also preceded her in death. Delores retired as an Operations Officer from Bank One with 43 years of service. Mom was a faithful member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She was very active with the United Methodist Church on the conference level having served as Treasurer and Bookkeeper for the Western District, and was involved in the United Methodist Women. Her passion was teaching children in Sunday School. She started teaching at an early age. When I was a child, momma would round up the neighborhood kids and tell Bible stories using a felt board. Her last assignment was as a grandmother at Altizer Elementary School where all her little kids called her Granny. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Fred L. Davis, Jr. and Becki of Huntington; two sisters, Phyllis Wilcox (Damon) of Huntington, WV and Patricia Kirk of Leland, NC; three grandchildren, Samantha Lynn Davis (Josh Staley) of Gallipolis, OH, Jacob Frederick Davis (Emily) of Glenwood, WV, Ginny Anne Noble (Brian) of Huntington, WV; 3 greatgrandchildren, Colton and Luke Noble, and Jonah Wiley; a nephew, Capt. J.P. Wilcox USN Ret. (Missy) of Jonesborough, TN; one niece Heather Wilcox Bates of Pendleton, IN; 3 great nieces, Chloe, Caitlyn, Holly; 1 great-great nephew, Greyson; and numerous other nieces, nephews and family, including her church family. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Phil Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park Milton, WV. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Delores' memory to Harmony United Methodist Church, 3800 Riverside Drive, Huntington, WV 25705. Momma's memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved and knew her. I love you Momma. Go and rest, you deserve it.. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.