Betty Jean Davis

Betty Jean Davis of South Boston peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on April 7, 1934 to the late Vester and Arthur Steed.

Betty proudly grew up on a cotton farm in rural Alabama, and had 12 brothers and sisters. Even though they lived miles apart, she enjoyed every moment they spent together, often vacationing together, even as they grew older. She is survived by two sisters, Sara Peek of Centre, Alabama and Juanita Morgan of Rome, Georgia.

Betty was a Christian and loved the Lord and her family with all her heart, and her strong faith guided her all of her life. She was devoted to her late husband, Curtis, for 62 years. They lived most of their married life in Maryland and moved to Virginia upon retirement. Betty worked for the Prince George’s County, Maryland public school system, then The Washington Star newspaper for many years, and was later employed at The US News and World Report magazine.

Betty was a member of the Dan River Baptist Church where she was once very active in the Senior Adult group. She taught Sunday School and played the piano for many years at Richie Baptist and Clinton Baptist churches in Maryland. She was a loving and proud mom, grandmother, and sister. She always felt there was no greater calling than being a mom. She enjoyed life and cherished spending time with her family and friends. She made many new friends upon moving to Halifax County and she appreciated each one of them.

Betty is survived by: children Curtis Paul Davis, Jr. and wife Kim of Little River, SC; Tony Davis and wife Luanne of Gardendale, AL; Tim Davis and wife Patty of Halifax, VA; and daughter, Caren Connelly of Annapolis, MD. Her grandchildren : Heather Wendt and husband John, Ashleigh Davis, Blair Roper and husband Chris, Lindsey Cochran and husband Johnathan, Stephanie Coggin and husband Aaron, Jana Burnette; Jonathan Burnette and wife Stacie, Jenny Jones and husband Adam, Brad Davis and wife Lauren, Kelly Connelly, and Brennan Connelly.  She had 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren, and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Betty was proceeded in death by her husband, Curtis Paul Davis, Sr. and son-in-law Richard (Bunky) Connelly.

A Celebration of life will be held at Dan River Baptist Church, Halifax, VA on Friday December 6, 2024 at 1:00 with Reverend Douglas Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends at 12:30 PM until service time.  A reception will follow after the service in the fellowship hall
The family requests In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Daily Bread Ministry at Dan River Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Brooks Lyon Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Davis family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.brookslyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.