Ulyss Franklin Davis, age 100, long-term South Knoxville resident and life-time member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. She loved her family, church and community. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, quilting, and crafts of any kind. Ulyss was always ready to travel to the mountains, beach and her favorite destination, Hawaii.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Thomas "T.J." Davis; son, Philip Davis; grandchildren, Brian Parker and Casandra Davis; parents, Sam Yule and Lavinia "Viny" Franklin; siblings, Iva, Annette, Perry "Buzz", Miriam "Midge", and Rachel.
Survived by children, Martha Respess, Sam (Nancy) Davis, Gordon (Donna) Davis, and Tim Davis; grandchildren, Missy Hodge, David Davis, Shannon (Jeremy) Cowart, Amanda (Lucas) Davis-Bates, Nathan Davis, Rachelle Davis, Kara (Ariel) Shirley-Davis; great-grandchildren, Austin and Autumn Davis, Adler, Eisley, Eli, and Ebbe Cowart and Danika Urbany; brother, Henry (Clara) Franklin, sister, Nancy Pilant and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville with a funeral service to follow, officiated by Rev. Dale Darley. A private Interment Service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family invites friends to share fond memories and sign the online guestbook at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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