Hattie Davis

Obituary For Hattie Davis

Hattie F. (Esters) Davis passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St.Frances Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 74 after a long battle with Dementia.

She was born Hattie Frances Esters on December 2, 1946 in Humboldt Tennessee to Harry and Katherine Esters. The family later relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she and her six siblings grew up. Hattie attended Elementary School in The Woodlawn Community and continued schooling in the area through graduation from Englewood High School. Hattie loved school and was an incredible student, while in high school she became a majorette which she enjoyed. Her pastimes included hanging out with her best friends Etna, Maxine, and Brenda after school and shopping Saturday’s on 63rd and Halsted, the shopping mecca of the Englewood Community.

Hattie later moved to Lansing, MI where she initially worked at Chrysler Automotive for several years. She moved on from Chrysler to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Hattie worked in multiple roles during her tenure at the Michigan Department of Transportation. She often spoke about the fun and all of the great conversations she had while working with her co-workers and the multiple projects she took on. Hattie remained at the Michigan Department of Transportation until she retired. Upon retiring, she relocated to Memphis, Tennessee.

Hattie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young adult. She was a very active member in all areas of the church. Hattie’s involvement in church included being a member of the choir, teaching Sunday school, street ministry, and volunteering in many capacities. Her love for and devotion to Christ and passion for service lead her to pursue a higher calling of serving, she graduated from Bellevue University in Memphis, Tennessee with a Bachelors Degree in Theology Studies. Additionally, she was ordained as a minister whereafter she continued to teach the word of God in her home church and through out reach programs in the community. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of the countless lives she touched.

Although our hearts will never be the same, the story of her life will continue through her influence to challenge others to enter into a relationship with Christ. Hattie is preceded in death by both parents Harry Esters and Katherine Bush and brother Harold Esters. She is survived by her three children Jerome Haney of Orlando Florida, Jacintha Haney-Cook (Reginald) of Lawrenceville, GA, and Jerald James (Donnella) of Chesterfield, MI; husband, Robert Davis of Memphis, TN, Sister Essie Smith (Henry) of Peoria, IL, Patricia Ann Harmon of Lansing, IL, Darlene Drew of Chicago, IL, Diane Esters of Lansing, MI, and Kathleen Gordon (Calvin) of Houston, TX; Grandsons, Jamal James, D’Andre James, Alex Crawford, III, and Braylun Cannon; Grand Daughter, Kayla James; and numerous relatives and friends.

No formal services will be held at this time due to COVID-19, thank you for your understanding. The graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Memphis, TN on Monday January 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM.