Ola Jean Davis

Obituary for Ola J. Davis – 5/10/2025 Ola Jean (Black) Davis was born on October 15, 1944, in Pompano Beach, FL to the parents of Leola Hill and Eugene “Geechie” Black who preceded her in death. She was the first of 11 children. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Savior and served faithfully at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church as the Youth Director, Sunday School Teacher, and member of the Home Mission Society, Choir, and King & Queenagers Bible Study class. She loved the Lord. She graduated from Blanche Ely High School, Class of 1962, and furthered her education by attending Walker Business College in Jacksonville, FL where she met the love of her life James C. Davis, Sr. Upon graduation, she returned to Blanch Ely High School in 1966 as Data Processing Clerk and oftentimes assisted Mrs. Blanche Ely with various tasks. She later joined Deerfield Beach High School administrative staff in 1970 as an Information Management Specialist, continuing her work in data processing, scheduling, student affairs, and customer service until her retirement in 2014. As a young adult, Ola Jean was an avid tennis player. Her love for sports continued and evolved to spectating with her favorite teams being the Miami Heat and LA Lakers. She also enjoyed listening to music, completing puzzles, word searches, and watching cooking shows. Ola Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 50+ years, James Cleveland Davis, Sr., and her brother John D. Black. She leaves behind a legacy carried on by her three children: Reynea Y. Davis, James C. Davis, Jr. (Donna) and Shandra Davis-Sanders (Buffy); four grandchildren: Jazmin, Tyra, Jordan and Jalen; five great-grandchildren: Jayla, Chyla, Makiyon, DeMyla, and Kimarion; nine loving brothers and sisters: Larry Black, Eddie L. Black, Eleanor Edgerton (Harold), Colon Eugene Black (Alisha), Lakay Wilkerson, Anthony Black (Francine), Djuna Robinson (Edward), Shirley Black, and Susan Singleton; one aunt: Thelma Jones; three sisters-in-law Alza Lee Davis and Joyce “Peggy” Davis of South Carolina, and Annie Ruth Banks (Kenneth) of Jacksonville, FL; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was a nurturing, caring and loving mother, friend, and confident to many. She generously extended her time, compassion and words of wisdom to anyone in need. Her words were kind and her heart was pure. She will be sorely missed by all.

Ola Jean Davis

October 15, 1944 - May 10, 2025