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Willie Beatrice Davis, 70, of Gause, Texas, and formerly of Abilene, Texas, affectionally known as Willie B., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in College Station, Texas.
Willie B. is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Elmo Davis; their children, FeShawn Davis and Michael Addicus Davis; their grandchild, Eli Caleb Espinosa; and their great-grandson, Eli Izaiah Espinosa. She is also survived by her brother, Jimmy Rayford and her sisters Wynell Williams; Marcelle Robinzine; Gloria Faye Jackson and her husband, Acey; Verna Ruth Lee; and Teresa Baptiste and her husband, Harold McGee. Her cherished memory will live on with her Rayford and Davis families, including numerous loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews; as well as with coworkers, friends, and community.
Willie B was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her brothers Wallace, Jr., George "Owen," and Larry Rayford; and her brothers-in-law, Curtis Lee and Earl Williams.
Willie B. graduated from Abilene High School in 1969, which is also when her dear friend Brenda Faye introduced her to Elmo Davis, a young Airman from Shelby, MS, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base; they were married on July 2, 1970, in Abilene, Texas. This marriage began an exciting adventure for Willie B. and her husband Elmo over the next 51 years, filled with many moves, two children, and growing spiritually in her personal walk with the Lord.
Willie B. was at her happiest when surrounded by her family. Though living miles apart, Willie B. always was intentional about keeping in contact with her loved ones. All who had the privilege to know her will miss her loving, kind, and loving concern for others.
A homegoing celebration of Willie B.'s life will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1 PM in the chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South in Abilene with Pastor Andrew Penns officiating. An interment will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. To leave condolences and view a livestream of the services, visit www.elliott-hamil.com.
All expressions of sympathy are welcome, including flowers, cards, and honorary donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. https://www.reporternews.com/obituaries/arn023154
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Steve Stegall
Never had fine chance Willie B to have some kindliness spoken word given you - till now. I know you were known well and highly loved by your immediate family while you lived. One sentence in your obit caught my heart: "Though living miles apart, Willie B. always was intentional about keeping in contact with her loved ones." As an eagle with us I'm sure you intentionally attended our football pep rallies and encouraged our AHS on to victory and that in itself tells me you helped carry our load as players played our district and non district games that Friday evening so many years - now 56 years ago. Your memory will stay with us.