Sylvia "Pee-Wee" Davis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sylvia Davis, who left us peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 70.

Born on August 5, 1954, in Lenoir County, Sylvia lived a life filled with kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She dedicated many years of her career to serving others at the Caswell Center, retiring in 2016. Her commitment, warmth, and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, both at work and beyond.

Sylvia will be remembered for her remarkable strength, her infectious laughter, and her boundless generosity. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, always putting others before herself.

She is survived by her three children: Andrea Phillips (husband Reggie Phillips), Monica Pickett (husband Tyrome Pickett), and Aaron Davis (wife Amber Davis). Sylvia also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Donovan Davis (wife Kim Davis), Rahmel Phillips, Cequon Phillips Lexi Phillips, Meiona Pickett, and Tyaira Obie (husband Dannie Obie), Addison Davis and Skyler Miller as well as twelve great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her brothers: Alfred Davis Jr.(Wife Josephine Davis), Richard Davis (Wife Sheila Davis), and Michael Davis; and her sisters: Vivian Jones (Husband Late Milton Jones Sr.), Juanita Nobles (Husband Late Willie Lee Nobles), Hilda Davis (David), and Elresia Davis. She was preceded in death by her mother, Endia Maye Davis; her father, Alfred Buster Davis Sr.; and her sister, Gloria Powell.

Sylvia is also remembered by countless friends who will cherish her memory forever.

A Public Visitation will be held from 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Hickory Grove Church of Christ - DOC.

A Life Celebration Service will be conducted at 1:00PM Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Spirit of Life Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, all donations will be made to the family.

Though she is no longer with us, Sylvia’s love and light will remain in our hearts always.

Ministry of Comfort by: Whitfield Mortuary, LLC 

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