Solemn funeral services for Anita Davis were held on Monday, Jan. 25 at Tallahassee's Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor R.B. Holmes greeted the congregants, with words of gratitude:
"To literally thank God for the life, love, leadership and legacy of the honorable sister, Anita L. Davis."
Local, State and Federal government resolutions praising her life and legacy poured in after her death. Davis's long-time friend Delaitre Hollinger shared the long list during the service:
"A tribute from the Florida House of Representatives, Allison Tant, State Representative District Nine, a tribute from the Florida House of Representatives, Ramon Alexander, state representative District Eight, a resolution from the Leon County School District, Rocky Hanna, superintendent," enumerating just a few of the many remembrances.
Prior to the funeral, Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson recalled how Davis's tireless push for equal opportunity and justice has helped make his own career of public service possible.
"She was responsible for single-member districts for both the county commission and school board to get an African-American elected to those bodies. She cared very much about this community; the entire community and not just African-Americans. And wanting Tallahassee to be a better place for all of us who live here and call Tallahassee home."
Anita Davis was 84.
