Marla Elizabeth Davis

Ms. Marla Elizabeth Davis, age 36, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (1/3/20) at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida following a short illness.

Born July 6, 1983 in Blackshear, she was a lifelong resident of Pierce County. She graduated from Pierce County High School in 2001 and was an optometrist assistant at Seaside Ophthalmology in Waycross.  She was a devoted member of Remnant Church where she worked with the kid’s ministry, Generation 2:9 Kidz, and served as a small group leader.

Known for her beautiful smile and spirit, she could light up any room she entered. She was a friend to all, and always had a smile, hug, or word of encouragement.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jeffery Cavin Davis; her paternal grandparents, H.M. and Margaret Davis; her maternal grandparents, Buck and Violet Dixon; and an uncle, Harley Davis.

Survivors include her daughter, Jensi Grace Smith of Blackshear; fiancé, Josh Dwayne Corley and children, Ella, Emma, and Brooks, all of Blackshear; mother and step-father, Rene’ and Jerome Bolden of Blackshear; sister, Holly Sweat of Blackshear; aunts and uncles, Al and Bevan Dixon of Blackshear, Lynn Davis Roberts of Blackshear, and Sharon Taylor of Waycross; nieces and nephews, Zach Sweat and Leigha Sweat, both of Blackshear; cousins, Jami Davis Carter of Blackshear, Sara Davis of St. Augustine, FL, Seth Carter of Blackshear, Justin Roberts of Blackshear, Shawn Dixon of Atlanta, Bryce Dixon of Blackshear, and Adam Dixon of Blackshear; and many friends.

A funeral service will take place Sunday afternoon (1/5/20) at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Blackshear with Pastor Caleb Lancaster officiating.   Burial will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Blackshear.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope House of Remnant Church, a recovery home for women overcoming addiction.  Hope House, In Memory of Marla Davis, 3205 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA 31503

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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