Obituary of Geneva Davis

Geneva Davis, 88, of Niles, Michigan passed away on January 18, 2017 at West Woods of Niles. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 29, 1928 to Julius and Delia Hamilton. On November 21, 1952 she married Isaac E. Davis. He preceded her in death in November 1963. She worked at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana for over 35 years retiring from her O.B. Technician position in 1996. Always known as an excellent baker, she started catering weddings in 1983 and eventually had to stop due to deteriorating health. Her last wedding cake was for Reverend and Mrs. Bacon in 2008. Also prior to her decline in health, she was considered a "snow bird", spending the winter months in Florida. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist church. Geneva's faith was very important to her and gave of herself, in various capacities including; a pastor's aide, supervisor of the kitchen and had been the woman's day queen for several years. Geneva is survived by her children; Terry (Michael) Nicholson of Inglewood, California, Gina (Arthur) Haywood of Weeki Wachee, Florida, Belinda Wooden, Valray (Reginald) Croom, and Tracy Davis, all of Niles, Michigan. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a host of brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. Also preceding her in death were brothers: Charles B, Horace, Garfield (Willie) Hamilton and Eddie Hamilton, sisters: Beulah Green and Annabelle Hamilton, granddaughter, Jenny Croom and grandson, Sylvester Williams III. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Brown Funeral Home from 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. A Celebration of Geneva's Life will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, Michigan at 12:00 p.m. with a time of visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.