Geretha Davis

Geretha Hoyle Davis, age 79, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.
Born January 4, 1937 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Chivous Lee Hoyle and Bessie Toms Hoyle. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1954 and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She worked for J.C. Cowan Plant and for the PATH Shelter for several years. Her life's joy was taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sewing and singing gospel songs. Geretha leaves behind the legacy of being a great Christian example for all to see. She truly lived out her faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Charlie Wade Davis; one son, Terry Davis and brother, Elvis Hoyle.
Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Hill and husband, Danny of Forest City; son, Myron Davis and wife, Anna of Granite Falls, NC; four grandchildren, Chasity Mode and husband, Jamie, Shauna Crater and husband, Michael, Terri Brown and husband, Tyler and Elijah Davis; five great-grandchildren, Trent Mode, Lauren Mode, Trevor Mode, Derek Crater and Kailyn Skinner.
In accordance to Geretha's request, a private graveside service will be conducted. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. At other times they will be gathered at 491 Holly Hills Drive, Forest City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to a favorite charity in memory of Geretha.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com