Mrs. Barbara Harris Davis

Barbara Harris Davis, 83, of Roswell, Georgia passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on January 30, 2020. She was born May 20, 1936, in Florence, SC to the late Glen and Aline Harris. In the second grade, Barbara moved to Beaufort, NC where she was raised and attended school. She graduated from Beaufort High School in 1954. A classically trained vocalist and pianist, she went on to study her passion of music at East Carolina University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Her talent and dedication to her craft earned her a scholarship to further her musical training in Europe where she obtained a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Munich and the State Academy of Music in Munich, Germany. Barbara’s career was dedicated to sharing her gift of music. She retired as a music teacher after 30 years in the classroom in Hampton, VA, having taught on every grade level, but most extensively as a High School Choral Director. Her love for music and for the Lord also called her to work as a choir director and church organist at Crooks Memorial Methodist Church in Yorktown, VA for many years. Upon relocating to Georgia, Barbara was an active member at Roswell United Methodist Church where she was a member of the church choir, participated in the Michael O’Neill singers and the God’s Girls Covenant Group. Barbara was also a talented seamstress, an avid gardener and loved to decorate her home. She lived life to its fullest and most enjoyed above all else, spending time with her family and friends. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Robert McDonald Davis; Daughters Robin Teves and her husband Scott of Sacramento, CA; Wendy King and her husband Bob of Johns Creek, GA; Stacey Howley and her husband Greg of Sandy Springs, GA; and her four grandchildren David Teves, Mason King, Madison King and Luke Howley. The family would like to express its appreciation to the members at Roswell United Methodist for all the love, support and guidance through this journey. We are also extremely grateful for the caregivers at Agape Hospice and the wonderful staff at Sunrise at Ivey Ridge Assisted Living. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in memory of Barbara to the Roswell United Methodist Church Music Ministry. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:30AM in the Chapel of the Roswell United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Barbara Harris Davis

May 20, 1936 - January 30, 2020