Davis.Glennie.1997.Union.100th-Birthday

This appeared in the Sturgis News , May 21, 1997, and I thought she deserved
to be posted here.

GLENNIE DAVIS CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY SUNDAY!

On Sunday afternoon approximately 175 friends and relatives gathered at the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall to pay homeage to Mrs.
Glennie Davis, celebrating her 100th birthday. Mrs. Davis, the former
Glennie HAWES, was born in McHenry, Ohio County, KY on May 14th 1897.

During the festivites of the afternoon Rebecca Kearney introduced Mr. Dan
Quirey, Mayor. Mr. Quirey made several commments regarding Mrs. Davis'
remarkable life. Her contrbutions to the city, the community, and to her
church. He stated that she was chosen outstanding citizen of Sturgis in
1956. He then presented her with a Golden Key to the City.

Mr. Virgil Kearney introduced Mr. Ed Whitfield, US Representative from 1st
District. Mr. Whitfield had flown from Washington, DC to Nashville, then
rented a car and drove in for the occasion.

Congressman Whitfield stated that he had never met Mrs. Davis, but had heard
of her love for people, her family, her community and her church. Yes, and
also her many accomplishments. He said "Happy Birthday Mammy Davis."

Robert Davis introduced Mr. Paul Herron, State Senator from 2nd District.

Bob stated that Senator Herron "Pie", was a native of Sturgis and played
football with his brother, Roy Jr with the great Sturgis Bears. Senator
Herron stated that he had known Mrs. Davis all his life and had been in her
home many times with her son, and his buddy, Ray Jr. He paid her many
copliments and preseneted her with a certificate making her a Ky Colonel. 

Amy Truitt, introduced our home town State Representative, Mr. John Arnold.
Congressman Arnold also mentioned some of the contributions that Mrs. Davis
had made to the community and to her church. He made mention of her many
years of work in the local PTA, was president for several years.

Then Congressman Arnold presented Mrs. Davis with a Resolution made on the
floor of KY. Geneeral Assembly on Wednesday, May 14th honoring her on her
100th birthday. He states many of her involvements in her town and
communtiy. Also, adjourned the assembly on Friday in her honor.

Bob Davis then read a resolution from the Session of Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, honoring Mrs. Davis for her faithful work in her church for 76
years. Serving as Sunday School Teacher, youth worker, camp workers over 50
years as active member of the Missionary Auxiliary and also of teh presytery
(Distric) auxiliary.

She also received a certificate of Merit from the Denominational Missions
Baord for outstanding service in 1987.

Mrs. Davis is the oldest living member of her church and has been a member
longer than anyone living.

Mrs. Barbara Sutton, clerk of the of church session read a letter addressed
to Mrs. Davis from her pastor Rev. Bert Owens (Rev. Owens had an engagement
in Nashville and could not be present). 

He expressed his love adn gratitude to her for her long life of Christian
service. Not only to her family, and her church, but her love and concen was
far reaching. He spoke of his love and appreication for her. Congratulating
her on her 100th birthday. He also praised her for her stamina and
determination to go on the hay ride on Wednesday to the Ohio River. This was
sponsored by the rest home and several of the residents went. Of course she
was the oldest on the ride.

Four former pastors were there to celebrate with Mrs. Davis. Rev. Wayne
Wiman and wife, Louise from Paducah; Rev. John Shirley of Sturgis; Rev.
Charles Faith of Calico Rock, AR; Rev. J. C. Womack and wife, Rene of
Madisonville.

Three children, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren adn one great
great grandchild were present.

Mrs Davis said, " I had a wonderful day, with wonderful people. "  


Contributed by: Maria & Tim Troutman <troutman@snoopy.bunt.com>
Date: 3 Jun 1997