Doretha Roseboro Davis

Life Reflections of Mrs. Doretha Roseboro Davis Doretha Davis was born on December 21, 1926 to the parentage of Mr. Marshall Roseboro and Alberta Stroud Roseboro. She was raised in Rockhill, South Carolina. She was a devoted and caring sister to her younger siblings. Later the family moved to Charlotte, N.C. where she finished her education at West Charlotte, High School. A few years later she met and married the late Jacob A. Davis. To this union they had two children. Doretha started in the work force at an early age. She worked at W.T. Grant, Lucielle’s Vogue, and J.B. Ivey Department Store. After retiring she worked at American Greeting Card Company. In addition to working a full time job, she worked tirelessly taking care of her children and sick and elderly family members who needed her. Extraordinary Member At an early age her religious life was launched through the encouragement of Mr. George Suber, a neighbor and very active member of then, Brandon Presbyterian Church. In June of 1944, she became a member of Brandon Presbyterian Church located on Maple St, which is now C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church. As a young adult, she became an active member of the choir, Young Adult Bible School and Sunday School. In the early 1950’s, she was invited to join the United Presbyterian Women’s Association and Circle #3. She served on various committees: Secretary of United Presbyterian Women’s Association, 1971-1973, Chairperson of Circle #3, 1972-1974, Chairperson for the Baby Contest and Fashionette, 1973. Served on the Calendar Tea Committee , 1974, served on the Church Nominating Committee, 1974, Served on the Homecoming Committee in October 1979, Ordained as a Deacon on December 24, 1972-1976, and re-elected in 1982-1984, Contestant for the Ebony Rally, 1985, Attended the U.P.W 1985 National Meeting at Purdue University in Indiana and served as Elder from 1985-1987. She also was a member of the Rockwell Park Community Association. She was preceded in death by her husband Jacob A Davis, sister, Elizabeth Donaldson , brother, Elbert Roseboro. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Barry Davis Sr. (Linda) Warner Robins, Georgia and Michael Davis (Janice) Charlotte, North Carolina. Sons from the heart: Thomas Deron Brewer and Billy Davis. Five grandchildren LeBraun, Shauna, Heather, Barry Jr., Venetria Five great-grandchildren, dedicated caregiver Libby Miller and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In striving to continue to serve in the Lord’s house, she was a member of the Chancel Choir and served as President in 1988. She was a member of the Usher Board and active in the U.P.W Association. With God’s help she worked and served him anywhere she could. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6-7

Doretha Roseboro Davis

December 21, 1926 - May 21, 2023