Geraldine Davis Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Geraldine Davis

Moore, SC: Geraldine Williams Davis, 90, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away surrounded by family on February 8, 2023, after battling Alzheimer's Disease.

Geraldine was born on May 20, 1932, to loving parents Cleo and Kina Bell Williams in Jonesville, South Carolina. As a child, along with her siblings Sarah, Panola, and Cleo Jr. ”Boy,” her family moved to Spartanburg, where she was raised on Cumming Street.

After working for the Spartanburg County school system for several years, she moved to Spartanburg General Hospital – Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She retired from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after more than 40 years of service.

She had ten children, John “Sonny,” Irene “Sister,” Annie Mildred, Jill Marie, Joyce, Tony, Leon “Baybay,” Sheila, Tracy “Robin,” and Mitchell. She was a soft-spoken and patient mother, never raising her voice and always encouraging her children.

Geraldine was a voracious reader. She did not start her day until she had her coffee and finished the newspaper. Moreover, she loved learning and continued taking community education classes in her 70s. Although she refused to fly on airplanes, she enjoyed traveling. She loved taking the bus and train trips. She especially loved spending time with her family. Most importantly, Geraldine loved the Lord and was a member of Greater Trinity AME Church.

Geraldine was predeceased by: her parents, Cleo and Kina Bell; all three of her siblings Sarah Williams, Panola Williams, Cleo Williams Jr.; her son, John Williams; her daughter, who died in infancy, Jill Marie Davis; her grandson, Marcus Robinson; and her nephew, Craig Williams.

She is survived by: her children, Dr. Irene Davis, Annie Mildred Aranmolate, Tony Williams, Leon Talley Davis, Sheila D. Davis, Mitchell Davis, all of Spartanburg, SC, Joyce D. Robinson, Baltimore, MD, Tracy Davis, Orlando, FL; her grandchildren, Dr. Funmilayo Aranmolate, Lawrenceville, GA, Ava Williams, Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Yetunde AranmolateSaffore (Lateef), Cleveland, OH, Dr. KudiratuAranmolate Clark (Irvin), Atlanta, GA, Ebony Davis Gray (Leon “Trey”), Spartanburg, SC, Tori Davis (Kathryn) of Clermont, FL, Alianna Davis, Orlando, FL; great-grandchildren, Naomi Davis, Traevon Gray, Aaron Grayson Gray, Gabrielle Saffore, Zuri Gray, Tori Elijah Davis, Theodore Clark, Zayla Gray, and Madison Clark; her nephew reared in the home, Bucky Johnson, Charlotte, NC; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

A Celebration of Life for Geraldine W. Davis will be held on February 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Emerald Garden Basket was sent for Geraldine Davis - February 10, 2023

Send flowers for Geraldine Davis

Mr. Sean A. Wallace & Family

May God keep your family in His loving arms. Geraldine was a beautiful person inside and out. She is at rest now.

Sending my condolences and prayers of comfort to the Davis family. Janet Wheeler

Sympathy to a family I consider to be my second family.Ma you will be truly be missed.That sweet spirit and and those encouraging word.Take your rest and we shall see you again.Love Connie Ballenger_Fields

To the family please accept our sincere condolence in the passing of your mom! No one can replace her place but the Almighty can comfort your heart! May her soul rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to you and your family! From Dinna Knight and family

My deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers to Joyce and the entire family of Geraldine Davis. Her work here on earth is done and she is resting with the Lord. Janice Distance-Bey, Baltimore, Maryland.

My heartfelt condolences goes out to your family praying for healing and comfort The Reeder Family

Expressing our sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Claudette Coleman/Beverly Cheeks.

Funmi and family- On behalf of your new family through Dog Tag- we lift you and your family up during this time. Our condolences and prayers are with you all. From your DC fellows with love!
💜,DC-Cohort 17

Sending my love and prayers to Davis family grew up with Sheila and Robin next door in Spartan Terrace Mrs.Gerladine was a sweet nice person was always nice to me my sister's 🙏 for the family Sharon(Cookie)Moss

A beautiful and quiet soul. Rest in Jesus! Your work on this side is finished, and now you are resting in the Arms of our Lord! May our Lord continues to comfort the Davis family.

Rest Peacefully Mrs. Davis. Mildred and Family Praying for You All.

SandraSmithPearson and Family.

Prayers, thoughts, and Condolences to Funmilayo and the Davis!
Terrance Turner

Prayers and condolences to the Davis family. Trudy Woodruff

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC