Obituary of Rena Hollars Davis
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Rena Hollars Davis, age 90, formerly of Deer Haven Road in Zionville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016.
She was a resident of the Life Care Center of Banner Elk, North Carolina at the time of her death.
Her family wishes to acknowledge the kind nurses and staff at Life Care Center and the hospice team from Medi Home that saw to her comfort and care.
Rena was born on August 28, 1925 in Vilas, North Carolina to Wilson Hollars and Buna Earp Hollars.
Mrs. Davis is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and George Roth of Morganton, NC; one granddaughter and husband, Kirsten and Bobby Boyles of Gastonia, NC; and two great grandchildren, Ryan Romero and Kaitlyn Boyles of Gastonia, NC. She is also survived by one sister, Patricia Willetts of Greensboro, North Carolina; special great niece Marty Rominger; as well as other numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed by life-long friend Mavis Posey. The family also wishes to acknowledge the loving friendship of Mary Tunnell.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Ralph Clent Davis. Also waiting to greet her in Heaven are her parents; her infant sister Gloria; brother Creed Hollars; sisters Phyllis Dotson and her husband, McDonald Dotson, Grace Fabisak, and special friend Stella Lawrence.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Zionville, NC. Her friend, Rev. Steve LeaShomb, will officiate at her funeral.
Funeral services for Rena Hollars Davis will be conducted Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Chapel in Boone, N.C. The family will receive friends that afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Austin & Barnes prior to the services.
A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Hand-n-Hand at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Zionville, NC.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Davis family. On line condolences may be shared with the family at the website ausinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
She will be forever missed by her family and many friends. However, they rejoice in knowing that she is reunited with her beloved husband, family and friends who have been awaiting her arrival.
This obituary reflects the express wishes of Rena Davis.