She attended AR Kids Headstart and W. T. Chaney Elementary School until her health failed. She attended First Baptist Church in Monticello on occasion. She was a very happy child and enjoyed life to the fullest in spite of her health problems. She loved to sing and she loved music. She loved playing with her big brother and little sister and just being around family and friends. She always had a smile on her face and she also loved to TALK - especially to her favorite girl 'Pumpkin' - Grandma.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Margie Bell Simmons, great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Nelson, grandfather, Willie Daniels, great-great-grandfather, Virgil Leonard and her uncle, Andreas Davis.
She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Floyd Lee Davis, III and Stephanie Gates-Davis of Pine Bluff; one brother, Semaj Davis and sister, Shaniyah Davis, both of Pine Bluff; grandparents, Gwendlyn Leonard of Monticello, Floyd Lee Davis, Jr. and wife, Sharon of Chicago, IL and Evern Gates of Marianna; great-grandparents, Dennis, Jr. and Virdell Leonard Johnson of Monticello and Tim Gatewood of Chicago, IL; great-great-grandmother, Ruby Leonard of Selma; 10 aunts, 11 uncles, 3 great-aunts, 3 great-uncles and a very special cousin, Shatia Johnson of Monticello and a host of other relatives and friends.
Condolences(26)
Angela Roberson
Mesquite, TX Saturday, August 20, 2011 So sorry for your loss Floyd and family....just keep your hand in GODS hand...he knows whats best for us all..even when we think it's the worst.Harold and Brianne Goffin
Mesquite, TX Thursday, August 18, 2011 Our prayers are with both families! May God bless you both Floyd and Stephanie.Margaret Greenlee
Milwaukee, WI Monday, August 15, 2011 Floyd & Stephanie my heart is so heavy for you and your lost, but I know where Miyah is and so I am happy for her. I must tell how I admired the way you two were there by her side at all times. The song writer said AFTER YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN YOU JUST STAND. God will see you through this time of sorrowLuPuita Simmons
Milwaukee, WI Sunday, August 14, 2011 ***Understand that even death is not an accident***Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
Cry out to the Lord. Joel 1:14
Floyd and Stephanie, my heart is truly hurt for you. I don't have to be sad for Miyah. The absence from her body, just means she's in the Lords presence. Lean on the Lord. He is the one that will get you through this difficult time. My constant prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Puna
Melanie Edmonson (Samiyah's Kindergarten Teacher)
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, August 12, 2011 Dear Davis Family,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Tell Semaj I am thinking about him and praying for him. I so enjoyed the time I got to spend with Samiyah before her passing. GOD has his little angel beside him always and forever.
Rebecca L. Thompson
Monticello, AR Friday, August 12, 2011 My prayers are with the Davis-Gates family.Donna Bunting Green, AA
West Memphis, AR Friday, August 12, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of little Miss Davis' passing. I did not know her or her family, but my prayers will be with her family and friends as they go through their grieving process.Sincerely and Respectfully submitted,
Donna Bunting Green, AA-Criminal Justice
West Memphis, Arkansas
TERESA SIMPSON
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, August 11, 2011 Floyd,You have our deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of your child. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lynn Bond
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Samiyah was such a joy to have in my class. I will truly miss her and will be lifting the family up in prayer. Please let God be your comforter during this time. Know that she is playing with the angels now. With sympathy, Mrs Lynn Kids First Pine BluffTamira McCoy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 My prayers go out to the family at this time.Heather Plankenhorn
Litle Rock, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 I very much enjoyed taking care of Samiyah! She suprised me as a baby with her strengh. She was a very charming young lady!Kimberly Williams
, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 My deepest condolences goes out to the family during this time. Another precious Angel has been called home to be present with the Lord.Sonya Smith
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 God allowed his little angel to come down and grace you with her presence, to give love, touch hearts, and inspire all that came in contact with her. Her job was not meant to be long term. She is now resting in the arms of our Father who is in heaven, holy is His name. Samiyah's spirit will continue to surround the family. May God give you all peace, comfort, and strength in your loss and His gain.SELINA PORTER
LITTLE ROCK, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2011 No more pain, No more suffering. You now have you wings and what a beautiful angel you are up in heaven. Forever will you live in my heart.becky
monticello, AR Tuesday, August 9, 2011 i wish to extend my deepest sympathy to your family at this time and for always. I too am a parent who knows the pain of a child lost. There sadly are no words i can say that can ease your pain it is a pain so deep there is nothing to compare it to. But i can say lean on the Lord take is hand hold it tight and follow him he will lead you on the path of learning to live again. RIP SWEET BABY GIRL SAMIYAH!Janet Coyle
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, August 9, 2011 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelations 21:4Stephanie and Floyd, I love and will miss all of your beautiful family I have watched grow up along with Samiyah, I know the heart strings will never be cut from this miraculous little angel we have known on this earth as Samiyah.
She is safe and well cared for in the arms of God.
Floyd and Stephanie you both were the best parents any little girl can have. I know only when God says our work is done on this earth we have to let go.
Call me for anything!! Love Janet Coyle,
Sharon Goforth
pine bluff, AR Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Hearts and Prayers are with you all. I remember her by coming into the ADH office and always getting a piece of candy out of my candy jar. Those big bright eyes you just could not resist. She was a sweetheart, we will miss her. God Bless you all. SharonChandra Smith
, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 Stephanie, Floyd, Semaj, and Shaniya, I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I will miss Samiyah very much. She was by far my most favorite patient. I was closer to her than i ever have been with anyone else and i will truly miss her. Stephanie and Floyd, I have become close to you also so please feel free to call me ANYTIME if you need anything. Your family is in my prayers and Samiyah is now in a better place without pain and suffering. I love you all. There will never be anyone else like SamiyahLyslie Trammell
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family...Elvria Rhoads
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 If I should go tomorrowIt would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.
We all will miss Samyia one beautiful little girl. Your family are in our prayers .
Veta in Cardiology Office Please call should you need anything
rebecca brooks
little rock, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 lord wrap your arms around this precious childhold her close to you heart aman
Kerry Moore, LCSW
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 Samiyah put joy into the hearts of others and was loved by all. She will be missed very much. Your family will continue be in our thoughts during this difficult time.Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 My Prayer is that you find peace and comfortin knowing your angel is resting.Mari Hanson, APN
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 8, 2011 Samiyah,You will be missed. We are sad that you are gone, but you are now happy and healthy with no worries. We miss you, but understand that it's for the best.
Love and respect,
Mari Hanson, APN
Tracie Johnson
Warren, AR Sunday, August 7, 2011 Lord,Please put your hands on this Family...BETTY DAVIS
MARION, AR Sunday, August 7, 2011 REST IN PEACE LIL' ANGEL