Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Davis, 91, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Good Hope AME Church, 1849 Carver School Road, Cope, SC, with interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, Cordova.

Mrs. Davis passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Dora Dean Darby Davis was born on March 12, 1934, in Calhoun County. She was the eighth of nine children born to the late Mr. Thomas Darby, Sr. and Mrs. Maggie Dash Darby. She transitioned on June 11, 2025, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Booker T. Davis, Sr., and her beloved sons, Tony and Kenneth Davis. She was also preceded in death by a great-great granddaughter, Kali Davis.

Dora was the last survivor of the Darby’s siblings, whereas: Thomas Jr., Samuel, Louise, Eula, James, George (Joe), Willie and Wilhelmina preceded her in death.

Mother Dora believed in honest hard work and labored long hours as she provided for her family. She worked as a domestic worker, a CNA, sexton for her church, and retired from Orangeburg County Department of Mental Health as the Building Caretaker.

Mother Dora’s love of God was evident in her love for others as she extended compassion, generosity, and kindness to all. She used her gifts of singing and cooking while providing care and wisdom as she uplifted her family and friends. Her home in the community was a gathering place for family and friends where one was always fed and joyfully welcomed with a smile, conversation and often a song.

Mother Dora was devoted to God and was a servant within the church. She served with gratitude and joy as the Mother of her beloved Church, Good Hope A.M.E. She was past president of the Senior Choir, Stewardess emeritus and past chaplain of the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS). She was bestowed the distinct honor of being a Seventh Episcopal District WMS Torch lighter. Mother Dora possessed a servant’s heart, willing to serve others by using her gifts and God given abilities to bless those around her.

Mother Dora Davis leaves to cherish fond memories her devoted, loving and caring family: two sons, Minister Booker T. Jr., (Lula) and their children Shawn (Terri) and Dewayne (Tashika); Dannie Sr., (Neressie) and their children Dannie Jr., (Cassandra), Kevin (Stephanie) and Dominic; three daughters, Flossi (Thomas) McClellan and their children Sandra (Minister Rickey) Willis, Pastor Tyrone (Christine)McClellan and Jerome (Amber) McClellan; Rev. Roberta Jackson and her son George Jermaine Jackson; and Laurine “Sara” (Eddie) Hilliard and their children LaRon and Joseph Hilliard. She also leaves the children of her late son, Tony; Kendra Davis, Jana’e (Christopher) Wilson and Terrell Shelvin, as well as a special niece of love, Diane Darby Vasser.

Mother Dora was blessed with seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandsons; two sisters-in-law, Susan Curry and Vinnie Ryant; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Ryant and Gabriel Tyler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

“Rest in peace with eternal love to our sweet mama, grandmother, auntie, cousin, and friend.”

Public viewing will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 1-6pm.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com