![]() Brenda was the daughter of the late William Irving Gray and the late Marjorie Grace Lamb Gray. The family wishes to thank the staff of Richmond Residential for their excellent care of and friendship to Ann, as well as the staff of James River Hospice who provided compassionate end-of-life care for Ann.īrenda Gray Sanders, 73, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, born June 8, 1949, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. A reception following the service will be held in the Victory Baptist Fellowship Hall. Her nephew Pastor Todd Brown will officiate. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Victory Baptist Church in Warsaw. "Zimm” Zimmerman.Ī memorial service for Ann will be held at 11 a.m. Opening their arms wide to receive her as she arrived at Heaven’s gate were her parents, William and Hilda and her brother-in-law G.B. Langdale her nephews Pastor Todd Brown and Brent Langdale her nieces Lisa Brown and Crystal Brown her special cousin Jane Harcum and many great-nieces and -nephews, extended family and friends. Left to cherish Ann’s memory are her loving sisters Betty S. No one left a visit with Ann without feeling a little bit brighter. Her favorite phrase was always, "I prayed for you last night.” She loved singing, especially her favorite song "Jesus Loves Me.” Ann enjoyed coloring, having her nails done, weaving potholders, and collecting purses. When her nieces and nephews were small, she was their favorite playmate. She endured many challenges in life, yet came through them all with her sweet soul and tender nature firmly intact. She loved with all her heart and in turn, was loved back immensely. Ann was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Totuskey Baptist Church.Īnn was truly a gift to her family. Lovingly known by her family and closest friends as Ann, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Alfred Smith and the late Hilda Marie Bell Smith. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23223.Virginia Ann Smith, 77, of Richmond, but originally from Warsaw, Virginia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Davis’ name to Richmond Hill’s Armstrong Leadership Program, 2209 E. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Mr. Davis sisters, Estelle Brown and Edith Williams and five grandchildren. Survivors also include his sons, Jason Davis and Tajaddin Daily, and a nephew he raised, Jamal Davis brothers, Leonard M. Davis was a passionate golfer who played on courses all over the world, his family said. “His carpentry expertise and skill added a unique touch to each home he built,” Mr. Davis as leading a team that delivered specialized services and on-site management to ensure the success of home building efforts to lure people back to the city. Davis “lent his creativity, passion and talent to the initial phase of the city’s revitalization,” Mr. Through partnerships with developers during the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. While he mostly focused on the Richmond housing market, he became a force in generating new interest in homes in the nation’s capital, particularly the northwest portion, according to D.C. ![]() He also worked on special projects at city churches, Richmond International Airport and on buildings in Norfolk and Washington. In Richmond, he was best known for renovating or developing houses under contracts with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and project:Homes, formerly ElderHomes. He was a humble man of great character,” she said, adding that his work to mentor young black men “inspired me to serve the community in my current role.” ![]() Rajput, director for 10 years of Richmond Hill’s Armstrong Leadership Program, which mentors students at Armstrong High School. “He liked having a personal relationship with clients and making sure their homes were great places to live,” said his daughter, Yvette D. Construction, to focus more on housing work. Walker High School and working for the family business for a few years, he broke away to found his own company, Robert M. His grandfather, father, uncle, a brother and cousins worked in building either for the company or in their own businesses, and he learned all aspects of the business as he grew up.Īfter graduating from Maggie L. Davis had construction in his blood as a scion of the family that created and has operated Davis Brothers Construction Co. 6, at the church where he was a longtime member, Providence Park Baptist Church in North Side. His record in home construction and his mentorship of and encouragement to young people who worked for him to start their own businesses is being remembered following Mr. ![]() left his mark on hundreds of homes in Richmond and Washington.įor 50 years, he was involved in building, renovating and improving residences with a quality that kept him in demand. ![]()
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