Darnella Davis Obituary in Clearwater at Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Darnella Davis

Darnella Davis, who transitioned on April 5, 2020, was born July 1, 1921, in Recovery, Georgia, on a plantation that her family owned. On February 21, 1949, she married Harold Davis. To that union one son, Harold Bruce Davis, Jr was born. She was a retired cosmetologist. As a devout member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Largo, Florida, she held the following positions: Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, former President of the Senior Women's Mission, and co-organizer and leader of the Wednesday Mid-week Prayer Service. In service to her family, she was the founder of the Fennell Family Reunion, which since 1987 is celebrated every two years.She leaves loving and cherished memories to her son Harold Bruce Davis, Jr.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Debbie and I (and Howie) were so happy to get the chance to visit Cousin Bruce and Aunt D in July of 2019. Aunt D has always been a solid pillar of strength for our family and the life she lead and what she stood for is something I will continue to pass down to my kids and grand kids. Love, Kenny

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted matthew 5:4. Stay encouraged you are in our prayers. Love the Davenport family.

We have wonderful memories of Aunt Dee and are so happy that we were able to see her in 2018, when she was living with Wanda, and in 2019, when she was back home. She was a kind and loving person who will be remembered fondly by all. Love, Brenda and Michael

Wishing you peace strength and comfort during this painful time.Darenella created an amazing legacy of continuing the Fennel Family Reunion. Her memory will live on forever...
Love, Tanya Smithers & Family67

So sorry to hear of the transition for my cousin Darnella Davis. I learned of her via Ancestry.com and her son Harold. My Dad, Eugene Diggs and Darnella were first cousins. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to speak with her a few months ago. Harold, be Blessed and comforted in knowing that Heaven has gained an angel. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. Cousin Loreatha.

Shelton and Sierra Jackson. Much love

I am thinking of you, and wishing there were words to take away your sadness about the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories of her love be with you and comfort you at this trying time.
She was like a second mother to me. I will always remember her warmth, kindness and wonderful hospitality.
With Deepest Sympathy
Robert Harrison

"May The Peace Of God Be With You" Darnella inspired a strong sense of Family and I'm most grateful in her having lit the torch for the Fennell Family Reunion--- gathering to share our LOVE Woody

My prayers and thoughts are with you Harold in passing of such a dear one to you. Pat Howell

As seconds turn into minutes and minutes turn into hours, please be comforted with these words from I Thessalonians 4:14, "We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those have fallen asleep in him". Love, Gloria Miller Harmon

What words can I say? Harold, May God's Peace be with YOU in the loss of your beloved mother. Because the Angels came, love and Hugs, Constance Smith-Burwell, Nashville, TN

As seconds turn into minutes and minutes turn into hours, please be comforted with these words from I Thessalonians 4:14 "We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him".