Neva Joyce Pettus Davis, age 87 of Killen, AL passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, our dearest daughter, sister, mother, nanny, and friend was carried gently into Jesus’ arms; her last and heavenly home. We celebrate her in overwhelming joy as she now worships God in His glorious presence. She was loving, gentle, caring, a homemaker, stubborn, and most of all a smart witted person, and she never failed to always put a smile on your face. She will be missed dearly. Funeral Services will be held at Center Hill Church of Christ on Sunday January 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Greg Dial will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pettus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Center Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors are:
Daughter- Regina Bryan Killen, AL
Grandson- Corey Bryan Killen, AL
Granddaughters- Robin Bryan Killen, AL
Kaydee Hankins Killen, AL
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by: Husband- Alton Leon Davis
Parents- Thomas & Jennie Belle Wiley Pettus
Brothers- Buford “Boots” Pettus, Alfred “Alp” Pettus, & W.O. Pettus
Sisters- Mable Jackson, Earlene Behel, & Betty Landtroop
Pallbearers will be: Allen Alsup, Mike Davis, Spanky Davis, Jerry Fulks,
Jeff Johnston, & Tim Beavers
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Anthony Fulks & Greg Johnston
LORETTO MEMORIAL CHAPEL
is in charge of all arrangements.
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