Cecil Janet Bailey Davis
Cecil Janet Bailey Davis, age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, three days before her ninety-fifth birthday, in Jackson.
Janet Davis was born in Monticello on May 11, 1929 to the late Robert Jackson Bailey and Laura Myrtice Edwards Bailey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Roy Davis; son-in-law, Richard Dale “Rick” Raines; and brothers, Edward Jackson “Jack” Bailey and James Pittard “ Slick” Bailey.
“Miss” Janet worked at the Bank of Monticello for 59 years and retired as an internal auditor. She worked part-time at Jasper Memorial Hospital in medical records and served as a Gray Lady and Pink Lady.
An active member of the Monticello Baptist Church, she served on many committees, taught Sunday school, worked with missions, served as Girls Auxiliary director and sang in the church choir.
She was a board member of the Department of Family and Children Services.
She served as treasurer of Hunter Pope Country Club, volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce, supported the County Extension Service, Jasper County Library and AARP.
An avid sports fan, Janet and her husband were avid supporters of the Hurricanes, Atlanta Braves and the Jasper County Recreation Department sports teams. She also enjoyed traveling to all fifty states and many foreign countries.
Lovingly known as “Grandmama or Nanny” to her family, she supported her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews in sports and encouraged academics.
“Miss” Janet received Citizen of the Year for Jasper County in 2017; but above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Diane Davis Raines of Jackson and son, Thomas R. (Nancy) Davis of Dublin; grandchildren, Lauren Kitchens, Whitney Berry (Derrick), A. James Jones, Brin (Todd) Hogan, Matthew Raines, Andrea Raines, Jacob (Abi) Raines, Steve (Jenna) Raines and Sam (Kayla) Raines; great-grandchildren, Hayden Kitchens, Jasmine Berry (Travis), Elise Berry (Jake), Maya Berry (Keshawn), Jacely Hogan, J. D. Hogan, Kenzie Hogan, Audrey Raines, Olivia Raines, Conner Raines, Brigid Raines, Adelyn Raines, Camden Raines, Benjamin Raines, Jonathan Raines, Harper Raines, Clementine Raines, Ethan Raines and Nora Raines; and sister, Barbara Bailey Finney of Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Monticello Baptist Church. Interment will be in West View Cemetery. Rev. David Artessa, Dr. Bob Whitmire, Greg Goins and Rev. Wes Tanner will officiate.
Serving as pallbearers will be William Oliver, Gene Bailey, Bobby Bailey, Will Perry, Ben Perry, Jody Mitchem, Wesley Mitchem, Robby Batchelor and Paul Batchelor.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 13, 2024, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home.
The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers to Monticello Baptist Church Project Fund, 334 W. Greene Street, Monticello, Ga. 31064; and/or Abbey Hospice 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Ga. 30025.
Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit its website at www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com.