Nahunta-Mary Dixon Davis, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (June 5, 2013) at Satilla Hospice in Waycross. Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Arthur Dixon and Nora Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Davis, Sr.; 2 children, Dixie Purcell, Tracy Davis; a brother, Emmitt Dixon. Mary worked many years as a Registered Nurse, until she retired. She was of the Baptist faith, and loved reading, cooking, and nursing. Survivors include 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Bennie Davis, Jr., of Riverview, FL, Larry Davis, of Pheonix City, AL, Wayne Davis (Sam), Clark Davis (Brenda), of Folkston; 5 daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Turner (Charlie), of St. George, Lelila Murphy, of Tampa, Niram Davis (Ray) Davis, of Nahunta, Avie Peeples, of Arizona, and Kelly Palmrose, of St. Mary's. Also many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held Friday evening (June 7, 2013) from 6-9PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday afternoon (June 8, 2013) at 3PM at Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Aldridge and Rev. Charlie Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Traders Hill Cemetery, in Folkston. Pallbearers will be Ryan Peeples, Corey Peeples, Josh Purcell, Clint Stivender, Kenny Davis, Dewayne Davis and, Ray Davis, Jr. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.
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