Gloria White Davison

Hortense – Gloria Kay White Davison, 72, of Hortense passed away Thursday (March 27, 2025) at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup after an extended illness.

Born in Douglas, GA her parents were Joseph Ariel White and Evelyn Burch White. She is also preceded in death by an Infant sister, Mary Alice White; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Ann Flowers (Lawrence); a brother, Gary White; and a sister-in-law, Mag White.

Gloria was a homemaker who lived most of her life in Brantley County and was a member of The Salt House Worship Center. She was also former clerk and treasurer of Hortense Church of God of Prophecy and The Salt House Worship Center. Gloria loved gardening, sewing and shopping.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jerry Bryant Davison of Hortense; 4 children and their spouses, Laretta Boyd (Chris), Kevin Davison (Lindy) all of Hortense, Dana Thomas of Hoboken and Mandi Fleming (Danny) of Savannah; 13 grandchildren, Tiffany Boyd, Hillary Boyd, Josh Davis (Madison), Mattie Ann Hutto (Luke), Ryan Davis (Jennifer), Courtney Miller (Johnny), Taylor Scheirer (Ralph), Dylan Peffer, Austen Peffer, Cheltsie Young, A.C. Young (Angelina), Kaylee Walls (Damien) and Bryson Moody; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, J.D. White; 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Debbie Davis (Ricky) of Hilliard, FL and Virginia Thrift (Ronald) of Hortense; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Sunday (March 30, 2025) from 5pm – 7pm at The Salt House Worship Center.

A funeral service will be held Monday (March 31, 2025) at 11am at The Salt House Worship Center with Sr. Pastor Deryl Davison, Pastor James Lovell and Rev. Chris Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Hortense Cemetery.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.