Elizabeth Davis

October 1st, 1917 - November 15th, 2017

Elizabeth's Memory Wall

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I hardly know what to say. Betty Davis was my heroine, role model, and moral compass for most of my life. I was fortunate to have her as my 3rd, 6th, and 8th grade teacher, and as a lifelong friend. What fun we had discussing world affairs and politics! She was my inspiration to become a teacher, and I often thought, “WWBD”? when I had a thorny classroom issue. My condolences to her family and legions of friends and admirers. The world is a poorer place without her presence. ❤️

Anne Callaghan Keith

Mrs. Davis was a brilliant, vibrant, distinguished woman, with a keen sense of humor and a terrific listener. The "Mayor" taught me at St. Basil's, more importantly was a wonderful lifelong friend of my mother.....for that matter, all of us Canonies. She was ahead of her time,, by decades. Truly an amazing lady with grace, and caring for others. She now joins my mom, so they can continue their daily discussion of world events, and weekly Monroe Blvd "stop over for a cocktail"....I was privileged to know her, and admired her greatly..

Tony Canonie Jr

Connell, Mackey, JB & Families
Your Mom was an amazing woman that taught us all so much by example. How lucky we all are to look back on all those wonder years growing up together on that magical strip of Monroe Blvd. (Vatican Roe) On many nights driving home from work, down what seems to be a lonely Monroe, my thoughts will drift to who all lived where and all the fun we had. Some nights I would feel sad thinking how busy it once was when we were kids. But then there was always one constant, your Mom and her home. She was still there and it made the neighborhood still feel somewhat intact. Her door was always open with a welcome and her beach was always shared with a smile. We were all so fortunate that your Mom lived such a long full life, just seeing her or talking with her would bring back a flood of special memories of all those that had gone before her. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Thank you Mrs. Davis for sharing your miraculous life with us all.