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Nancy Taylor Davis

May 11, 1936 ~ February 21, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Nancy Taylor Davis, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Beaufort County, NC on May 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Linwood Taylor and Hettie Daniels Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Russell Davis; brother, Earl Taylor; and nephew, Gary Taylor. Nancy was a licensed cosmetologist and practiced for many years in Enfield. She enjoyed her weekly visits with special friends at The Style Shop. Nancy loved her yearly vacations to White Lake and spending time with her family. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 44 years where she graciously served in many functions. Nancy was a very active and faithful servant who loved her family, her church family, and her many friends. Nancy leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Kimberly Davis Fisher of Nashville and Susan Davis New and husband, Craig, of Red Oak; and son, James "Jay" Davis, Jr. and special friend, Angie, of Clayton. She is also survived by grandchildren, Morgan New Belk and husband, Brent, Taylor Fisher, Lauren New, Logan Fisher and Chayton New; a brand new great-grandson, Bodee James Belk; sisters, Elaine Dunn of Enfield and Viola Roberson of Littleton; brothers, Donnie Taylor and wife, Jane, of Tarboro and Mike Taylor of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved chihuahua "Pooh". A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Alvin Davis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Will Bynum, Stacey Johnson and her special caregivers, Kiera Williams and Teresa Ward, Davita Kidney Center, Bostick Transport, and Health View Home Health for their dedicated care of Nancy. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1742 Ringwood Road, Enfield, NC 27823. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 2/24, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 2/25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery 23 Justice Branch Road Enfield, NC 27823 Monday 2/25, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield.

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  1. My Mother Lela Strickland and I are sending our thoughts, prayers and love to Nancy Davis’s family. Nancy was as sweet on the outside as she was on the inside. She will be missed.

  2. Kim, Taylor, Logan and family we are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Find peace in knowing that she’s in Heaven with our Heavenly Father. May God’s grace be with you all during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  3. Nancy was a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed by so many, both family and friends. I hope it comforts all to know you can see her again.

  4. Susan, Kim and Jay….you had one sweet, sweet mama!!! She was definitely a jewel and I’ll always remember her ordering her weekly BLT’s from the coffee shop to share with her buddies @ The Style Shop while waiting for her hair appointment. Rest well sweet Nancy!

  5. My thoughts and prayers with Kim, Susan, and Jay. I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Nancy. She will be missed by our entire family. Thoughtfully, Bambie Taylor Phillips.

  6. Much love my friend. The memories that have flooded my mind are numerous. ❤️🌹. You will be so missed.

  7. Kim, Susan and Jay…I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mama. May you find comfort in knowing your mama’s beautiful soul is singing in the angels choir for our heavenly Father. Sending love and prayers. ❤🙏

  8. To the family and friends of Nancy Davis Lots of memories of the Davis family singing and sharing with churches down through the yeas ……Rest in Peace God Bless George & Dot Ayers

  9. I would like to send my Condolences to the family of Mrs. Nancy I remember Mrs. Nancy at the Style Shop and Drugcare Pharmacy Mrs. Nancy always had just sweet personality and a heart of gold she will be truly missed with her beautiful smile

  10. Dear family of Nancy, My love and prayers are with you at this time. So many wonderful memories for me and your mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend, The Billy and Peggy Boswell family have shared so much of our life on this earth. With all the Davis’s, We will also share eternity . Just keep on keeping on and know you were loved by that beautiful lady and you gave her all the love she needed Love yall

  11. Sincere Condolences To Nancy Taylor Davis Family, I’m so sorry for the passing of your dear love one. May you find comfort in knowing that God is there to comfort you. He is the Father of tender mercies and and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials. (2 Corinthians 13,4) (www.jw.org) May he comfort you through caring friends, warm memories, and moments of peace.

  12. May the undeserved kindness of Jehovah God be with you during this difficult time and may you find comfort from the words found at Hosea 1314 which says From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them. Where are your stings, O Death Where is your destructiveness, O Grave Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.


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