Johnnie Davis

Obituary For Johnnie Davis

Honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Johnnie Lumpkin Davis Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery (Atlanta, GA)

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The Woman We Knew

Our mother was a woman full of life, warmth, and creativity. Once you met her, you never forgot her.

With a great sense of humor, she loved to laugh and to be around family and friends. She had a way of bringing joy to those around her and making everyone feel at ease.

She found true joy in being an art teacher and never missed an opportunity to share that gift with others. Whether in a classroom or during summers in Connecticut with neighborhood children, she found joy in helping others discover their creativity and express themselves.

On weekends, she took us on adventures, exposing us to culture and experiences that broadened our world.

Art and creativity were a part of who she was—they embodied her. It was at Spelman College where her love for art began, and a place she remained connected to throughout her life. It was also during this time that she met her future husband at Morehouse College.

Whether making a koi pond or creating a series of paintings dedicated to her love for Spelman, she expressed that creativity in ways that were both meaningful and lasting.

She also loved to entertain and host dinner parties, bringing people together with warmth and joy. She genuinely enjoyed getting to know people and made others feel welcome, seen, and valued.

She loved being a grandmother and took great joy in that role, sharing her warmth, creativity, and love across generations—including Clarke, Brandon, and Carson Davis.

After 97 years of life, love, and experience, what she leaves behind is more than memories, it is a feeling: a sense of warmth, creativity, and connection that will remain with all who knew her.

Deeply loved and forever remembered.

Closing Music

"I Look to You" – Whitney Houston
followed by Big Band Jazz Selections

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