Janice Laverne Davis was a woman of great wisdom, compassion, attitude of independent behavior and a
can-do attitude. She was a devote Christian and believed without a doubt that God had to power to do all
throughout her testament life of favored grace. Grandma, which was one of her favorite titles, was about being an example of limitless love for those who are enough to be of heritage.

Janice was born on May 27, 1938, to James Alexander and Catherine Pace Cleveland in Montgomery,
Alabama. Janice along with her five siblings, who all preceded her in death: Kofi Bahar, Louisette Mattie,
Myles James, Catherine Henrietta and Fannie Mae, were all reared and educated in Tuskegee Alabama.
Janice attended college at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama until safety concerns associated with civil rights unrest changed her direction of becoming an elementary school teacher. She
would later be honored by the graduation of her daughter and granddaughter with honors from Alabama
State University.

Janice, like many young southerners, moved to New York, to gain employment. Upon her retirement she
would have worked for the federal government for 37 years. Janice married John C Davis, who proceeded her in death served in the United States Army. Janice enjoyed life as a military spouse, which allowed her to travel extensively both nationally and internationally.

Janice has four children: Daphne Thomas (Opelika, Ala), Anthony Cooper (Faustine), Tanya Diabagate
(Aurora, CO) Cory Davis (Nycholle) and the matriarch of 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren who
all enjoyed visits throughout her years of life.

Janice accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist church in
Tuskegee Alabama. Janice later rededicated her life to Christ and became a member of Colorado
Christian Fellowship where she found immense solace, friendships and love until here declining health.
Janice departed this world April 20, 2026. She was surrounded by family at her bedside to ease her
earthly transition to be with her Lord. She will be remembered for her service in giving, infectious smile,
quick wit and love of family. Mom, you will be sorely missed.