Bertha Mae “Bertsy” Craft Davenport
April 13, 1931 ~ January 7, 2017
BATTLEBORO - Mrs. Bertsy Davenport, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017, peacefully in her home at 3750 Morning Star Church Road. She was born in Winnsboro, SC on April 13, 1931, to the late James Thomas Craft and Ruby Lee Summer Craft. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, David Tank Davenport, Jr.; her brothers, Lawrence, Kenneth, Ranny and Bobby Craft; her sister, Iris Lee Craft Knight; and her grandson, Matthew Noah Davenport.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Davenport Griffin (Burges) of Lewiston Woodville and Nags Head; son, David Ray Davenport (Dinah) of Battleboro; sister, Abbie Gale Craft Caywood of Greenwood, SC; grandchildren, Jason Thomas Davenport of Battleboro, Katie Davenport Harrison (Adam) of Rocky Mount; and Colin McKenzie Clark Griffin of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Chloe Blaire Davenport and Cooper Lynn Harrison; and devoted and beloved caregivers, Deborah Ward, Crystal Ward and Thelma Hendricks.
A Service of Death and Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Battleboro United Methodist Church, 229 E. Battleboro Avenue, Battleboro, with Pastor Patrick Sinclair officiating. Visitation with the family will begin immediately following the service and at all other times at 4242 Morning Star Church Road, Battleboro, for Ray Davenports family and at 602 S. Main Street, Lewiston Woodville, for Pam Griffins family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity close to your heart.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Aunt Bertsy will be missed. She shared her heart, her laughter and her home with all of us. We take comfort that she will be in pur heart until we are reunited. Heaven truly is rejoicing have this angel come home. Love and Prayers to the family. PD and Billy
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. There is a very comforting scripture in the Bible at Isaiah 258. It says that Jehovah will wipe away all tears and death will be no more. We can all look forward to a time when we will never lose our loved ones again. I hope that this scripture can bring some comfort during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed . The Knight siblings
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I am Bertsy Craft Davenport’s youngest surviving sibling of seven. From my earliest memories, Bertsy was a presence in my life. She was twelve years old when I was born. One of my earliest memories of her illustrates how I have aways thought of her. When I was 3 years old, she was fifteen. We slept in the same room in a double bed. I loved to watch her dress to go out. She had a pink dress in a jersey style fabric. The sleeves were long an fitted, the bodice fit closely, the skirt was full and swirly and it had a narrow belt of the same fabric as the dress. Her hair was blond, long past her shoulders and curly. I was entranced, and when she was finished, I thought she was a princess or Cinderella! My entire life she continued to be my role model and source of inspiration. We were so closely attuned as adults that we often, each unknown to the other, purchased the identical clothing, dresses, blouses, shoes, and purses. Psalm 305 (NIV) …weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Fly with the angels, Sister.
Lit a candle in memory of Bertha Mae Bertsy Craft Davenport
Lit a candle in memory of Bertha Mae Bertsy Craft Davenport
Ray and Dinah, Marlene and I are sorry to hear about your mom. We will be thinking of you and yours during this time. Edwin
Thank you Edwin! She will be missed!
To Pam, Ray, Abbie Gale, and the rest of the family We are so sorry for your loss. We dearly loved Aunt Bertsy. Love, Ranny & Ann
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Bertha Mae Bertsy Craft Davenport The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer