Natalie Davis Obituary (1920 - 2023)

Natalie Lee Davis born July 10,1920, to Amos Compton and Deaconess Rena Henderson in Herndon, Virginia, entered the presence of the Lords eternal rest February 5, 2023. She was known as Nat, Sis, Kid, Mommy affectionately known as Mima by her grandchildren and Mama Natalie by her family and friends. She was educated at Floris Elementary School and received a certification at a home health Aid. She worked as a domestic worker for many years, house cleaner and personal chef. She often found opportunities to cater events and weddings. Every holiday we gathered together for thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays. No matter how old she was she still wanted to help prep the stuffing for the turkey, taste the greens and the wait for the cake. Her favorite past time was to go to Shoprite supermarket and eat her hotdog, affectionately known as her puppy. This super sweet woman of God had type of quick wit, that would catch you be surprise only to just break out in a laugh to make your heart merry. If you want to talk about sports, she was right there with you; Uconn Huskies womens team her favorite, golf, Tennis, and definitely the New England Patriots. She wouldnt miss a game. She would watch the whole season of Wimbledon, and the US Open. September 8, 1947, Natalie was united in marriage to Herman Davis, from Petersburg, Virginia. To this Union was three children, Tanya Carol Davis (Skeeter), Dennis Russell Davis, and Anita Yvonne Davis (Mahdi). She was a devoted Wife, and mother. She leaves to cherish her memories, three children, and a host of nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren and a goddaughter. Natalie was predeceased by Her mother Rena Henderson and Father, Amos Compton, Maurice Compton, Rosa Elinor Hogan, Naomi Marie Washington, Ethel Marjorie Thompsons, Joseph Brooks, Caroll Benjamin Brooks, Louise Elizabeth Smith, William Franklin Brooks In 1935, Natalie and her twin sister Naomi were baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Herndon, Virginia, previously attended Grace Baptist church Norwalk, where she served on the Usher Board. Her continued desire for the Lord lead her to New Vision International Ministries, Bridgeport. Her life was full of life and light. Mommy always looked for ways to be a blessing to others. She loved cooking and baking particularly a yellow cake with Milk Chocolate frosting and my brothers favorite Cherry Icebox cake since the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. Her mother, Rena always made more than enough for friends and neighbors in need. To know her was to see the humor, kind and gentleness of her heart. She would always have a funny story to tell. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM, New Vision International Ministries, 35 Benham Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Family will receive guest from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church. Interment will take place at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Calling Hours Friday, February 10, 2023 10:00 AM New Vision International Ministies 35 Benham Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605 Funeral Service Friday, February 10, 2023 11:00 AM New Vision International Ministies 35 Benham Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605 Interment Friday, February 10, 2023 1:00 PM St. John Cemetery 223 Richards Ave Norwalk, CT 06854