Mrs. Rosa Mae Kelly Davis, 88

Mrs. Rosa Mae Kelly Davis, 88  of 3153 Old Chester Rd. Winnsboro SC 29180 passed away on February 18, 2016 .She was born on March 14, 1927 in Fairfield County to the late Sam and Bessie Small Kelly. On February 18, 2016, she entered into eternal rest at her home after battling a long illness. She was educated in the Fairfield County Public School System. She was married to the late Willie "Bozo" Davis and to this union they were blessed with seven children. Rosa was a homemaker for many years and helped raise twenty two children. Rosa was a life-long member of Weeping Mary Baptist Church where she served on the Missionary Society, the Usher Board for over 60 years, and The Humble Daughters of Zion Society. She was a lovable person who loved her family, Church family, her phone and her hats. "Granny", known by her children and grandchildren had a love for gardening, growing flowers, canning and cooking. She was famous for her chow chow pickle and sweet potato pies. Many days you could find her sitting under her oak tree for hours with the young people until her health declined. She was the backbone of the family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but not forgotten. Her motto was "I'll Be Alright". She leaves to cherish her memories three daughter: Rosetta (Wade Jr.) Watson, Carolyn Davis and Margaret (Willie James) Watson. One son: Glenn Davis all of Winnsboro SC: Two devoted sisters: Lula Copeland of Bloomfield Conn. and Katie Mae (Granville) Patterson of Raleigh NC: One sister-in-law: Louise Ford of Winnsboro SC: Two brother-in-law George "Peanut" (Rosetta) Davis of NC and Harold Warren of Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who loved her dearly. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm (12 noon viewing) Thursday February 25, 2016 at Weeping Mary Baptist Church Hwy 321 N Winnsboro SC with burial in the Church  cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 7:00 pm Wednesday February 24, 2016 at The Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home of Winnsboro SC.