[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15735]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF MS. CHRISTINE DAVIS

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2017

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life 
of a 7th District resident, Ms. Christine Davis who made her transition 
to be with the Lord on September 30, 2017. Christine Davis was born on 
December 20, 1934 in Bernie, Missouri to the union of Emmitt Davis and 
Carolyn Davis, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also 
preceded in death by her son Calvin Davis, brother Robert Davis and 
sister Darlene Armstread. Christine accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as 
her personal savior at an early age under the leadership of Pastor 
Jesse G. Wilson of Bernie, Missouri. Later she joined Garden of Prayer 
Missionary Baptist Church--under the leadership of Pastor Johnnie 
Haynie. She was a proud member of the usher board and president of the 
Mother's Board.
  Christine relocated to the West Side of Chicago in the 1950's. She 
loved her church and was a committed servant in attending worship, 
until her health prevented her to do so. Christine made sure her wisdom 
and knowledge was passed to her family. She did everything necessary to 
help them succeed in life. Christine lived a long and rich life. She 
will be remembered as a thoughtful, caring and generous person, who 
will be greatly missed and loved forever.
  Christine was employed by various jobs and later retired as a 
caretaker after 20 years of service. She loved spending time with her 
family and her church family. She prepared many great meals at home, 
which were enjoyed by all. Her hobbies were cooking, sewing, reading 
and watching the Chicago Bulls.
  Ms. Davis leaves to cherish her memories; her sisters Juanita Price, 
Jean Davidson and Margaret Hawes, her three daughters Elaine Rasberry 
(Eugene), Tarnesha Hawkins (Stanley) and Lawana, nine grandchildren, 
eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and 
friends.
  I have no doubt that Ms. Christine Davis lived a fulfilling life and 
will be missed by all because ``the best and most beautiful things in 
the world cannot be seen, not touched. But are felt in the heart.'' Her 
family members are in my prayers, and it is my hope that her memory 
will give them comfort in the years to come.

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