Jemima Essel Davies – TLC Africa

We are monitoring the current weather situation and due to the updates from our local news. The governor of Georgia has issued a shutdown.

We will have to pivot with following changes to celebrate the home going of Jemima Davies. Please take note of the following updates:

◦ September 26 funeral home viewing – still open from noon to 6:00 pm

◦ September 26 Wake Chapel Service from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – still planned

◦ September 27 – funeral mass Saint Patrick’ Catholic Church- cancelled

◦ September 27- Repast reception-
Location changed to:
4405 Hugh Howell Rd, Tucker, GA 30084

Time changed to: 5:00 PM

However, this is contigent on the condition of the building after the storm.

With gratitude for your support,
Family of Jemima Davies

Sunrise: June 4th, 1948 – Sunset: August 21st, 2024

With heavy hearts, the Essel and Davies families announce the passing of their beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Jemima Essel Davies. She passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Tucker, Georgia, USA.

Jemima Alivah Essel Davies was born on June 4, 1948, to Isaac Kwesi Essel and Weabah Nyonnah. She was the youngest of five sisters. Her parents and four older sisters of blessed memory preceded her in death: Maa Portiah, Mrs. Isabella Addo, Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Mends, Ms. Korku Francis McClain, and one brother Boka McClain.

Jemima’s education started in Liberia at Bromely Mission and St. Theresa’s Convent, and she completed high school at Monrovia College in 1968. In 1973, she moved to the United States to start a new chapter in her life.

Known affectionately as Aunty J, Jemima was a joyful and lively presence in the family, bringing together people of all ages. She deeply loved her family and was always the heart of every gathering, never missing an opportunity to take photos to mark the occasion.

She lived her life with curiosity, love, and care, always standing strong in her beliefs. Even during her illness, Jemima showed incredible bravery, continuing to spread love and care to everyone around her.

Jemima Alivah Essel Davies, our dear mother, aunty, and grandmother, will be fondly missed by her children, Winfield O. Essel and Sylvanus F. Davies; her surviving Sister, Esther Smith (USA); Nieces: Alice Entsua Mensah (UK), Anne Addo (UK), Rebecca Addo (UK), Geraldine Gibson (USA), Agnes Crentsil (USA), Jemima Appleton (Liberia), Stella Maria Smith (USA), Christina Smith (USA), and Linda Smith (Liberia); Nephews: Alex Addo, (UK), Samuel O Mends (USA), George O Mends (Liberia), Larry O Mends (UK), Joshua Odoi (Liberia), Hnel Appleton (Ghana), Papay Appleton (Liberia), Big Boy (Liberia): her 22 grand nieces and nephews and 19 great grand nieces and nephews. 4.

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