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Cecile Davis

9/7/1928 - 5/28/2019

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Obituary For Cecile Davis

Born in Eatonton and the family moved to Queens, NY.

Cecile Davis was the eldest of seven children (deceased siblings:Thelma Drew, Wilma Cooper, Dr June Cooper Whitley, Phillip Cooper.). One sister, Diane Cooper Brennan and brother, William F Cooper, Jr surviving siblings. One surviving daughter, Lynda Mendez but survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and grand nieces and nephews.

She was born in Eatonton, Ga. her parents & siblings moved to Jamaica, NY and then to West Babylon, NY. Cecile and her daughter moved to Schenectady, Rochester, West Seneca and finally to Buffalo, NY. Cecile Davis was a Case Worker, Social Worker at Pilgrim Hospital on Long Island, got promotion to the Capital District Psychiatric Center in Albany as well to Rochester and finally running the Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Buffalo, NY. During her retirement Cecile decided to move to Chesapeake, Va. She became a Mediator in Norfolk, Va and with the Naval Base. Worked with the Society of the Blind and member of the Chesapeake Social & Newcomers Club. Cecile also learned how to be a Classical DJ on local station WFOS 88.7 FM and did that for many years.

Cecile hated cooking..so she did not cook. Loved eating out at local restaurants and use fast food places. She only had a kitchen because it came with the house!

She loved shopping, art, plays, opera, doowop, gospel, classical and 50's music. She collected many works of art in her many travels in USA and around the world throughout her life. Cecile volunteered a great deal and was always there if anyone needed help. She believed in donating to local charities to give back to the community and help others out.

Cecile's memorial will be in Chesapeake, Virginia will be on Saturday, June 01, 2019 and the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ at 1126 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake, Va 23325. Service will start at 11 am and refreshments will be in the Church Hall at 12 pm to 2 pm.

New York service in Smithtown, Long Island NY will be held in July 2019. You can contact Lynda Mendez for arrangements with ldmendez@pacbell.net with "Cecile Davis NY Memorial" in the Content Line.

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  • 04/08/2021

    Mark Hudgins

    From the staff and artists of Virginia Musical Theatre, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Cecile Davis, who was one great lady! An avid fan of the arts, especially musical theatre, Cecile was a member of the Board of Directors for VMT and attended every production for as long as her health allowed. We will miss you, Cecile. Rest in peace.

  • 04/08/2021

    Lynda Mendez

    I want to thank all the people who knew my mother or worked with her. She loved her job and loved helping people and wanted to try to treat each person with respect. I will miss her so much but I am comforted that she reach so many people in her life.

  • 04/08/2021

    Walter T. Camp

    Please accept my deepest condolences. Cecile and I met as mediators for The Dispute Resolution Center (later Virginia Conflict Resolution Center). Her ever-present smile and sharp wit uplifted those who met her. Cecile was also an excellent professional colleague, with the ability and willingness to listen carefully while also being unafraid to speak up. She made our community better, and she will be missed.

  • 04/08/2021

    Lynda Mendez

    Service for my mother, Cecile Davis at St Andrew Lutherans Church at 6 New Mill Rd Smithtown, NY 11787 on Sunday, 7/28/19 at 12-1:30 pm with refreshments. Flowers accepted or make donation on her behalf at St. Jude Children or Shriners Children Hospital.

  • 04/08/2021

    Toni Crossley

    Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs XOXO

  • 04/08/2021

    MYRA LAVALLEE

    Cecile was one of my dearest friends for over 20 years. We met through the Chesapeake Social and Newcomers Club and our friendship grew from there. We were season ticket holders to Virginia Musical Theatre and Virginia Symphony Pops. There were many other cultural activities we attended together throughout the years. She had such a unique outlook to life and through her approach, she taught me how to be more compassionate with my elderly mother who suffered from dementia. With her background, Cecile was the person I'd consult when I had personal problems. She taught me a different way to handle a situation. I've never met one individual who had such a positive impact on my life. Her face would glow when she saw an acquaintance. I feel Cecile had a positive lasting impression on everyone she was associated with. I'll miss her deeply but I am so grateful she considered me a friend. Rest in peace, my friend.

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