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Catherine Davis Obituary
Catherine Suares Baptiste Davis, age 99, just 4 months shy of her 100th birthday, passed away at her home on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Catherine was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 24, 1923, to the late John Fernandes Baptiste and Helena DeRosa Baptiste.
She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, John and Helena, Catherine is preceded in death by 10 siblings.
She is survived by her children, Leona DeRosa Bodie (Walter R. Bodie) of Tennessee, Cathleen Amanda Niazi of New York, Marie Alderson of North Carolina, Irene Plaat (Jeff) of Ohio, John Fernandez Davis (Penny) of New Jersey; sister, Lizzie Grace; grandchildren, James Bodie, Wayne Bodie, Johnny Davis (Kayla), Karlie Davis, Sean Plaat, Mia Niazi; great grandchildren, Logan Bodie, Johnny Davis, Isaiah Davis; Special Nieces and Nephews, Pat and Herbie Gomes, Carola Baptiste (Butch); several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Deacon George Fredricks officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the Davis family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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james bodie
September 6, 2023
Hi Grandmom... Your page should never be empty as you were so full of life. It has been a month since your passing and I still miss you terribly this world empty without you. Im still fighting the good fight and there is not a Sunday that goes by that I don't think of you. Love always James
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