It is with great sadness that the family of Exie Ann Davis announces her passing on July 31, 2018, at her home in Dahlonega, Georgia. Exie was surrounded by her loving husband and immediate family during the days leading up to her passing.
Born on July 8, 1939, to Jody and Mattie Lou Newton in Century, Florida, she grew up in Pensacola and graduated from Pensacola High School. Exie married Robert Davis on December 14, 1957 and embraced the life of a Navy wife. Upon Mr. Davis’ retirement they settled in Orange Park, Florida then made one last move to Dahlonega, Georgia in 2006.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, the Dahlonega Woman’s club as well as a Dahlonega book club. Exie was an avid reader, a gourmet cook, enjoyed old movies, country music and loved her family with all of her heart.
Exie enjoyed a wonderful life of romance and travel throughout her 61 years of marriage to her husband Robert Davis. She was a wonderful mother to her daughter Robin Chase and son Robert Davis Jr and the beloved sister of Jodie Newton. She was a joy to be around and made many, many friends throughout the years. She will be fondly remembered by all.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Rd., Dahlonega, Georgia.
A service will be held on Thursday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia for the immediate family.