January 21, 2013
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Eugena Davidson, a 'mother' to the community |
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Rasbert Turner, Star Writer
Charitable, loving, hard-working, clean, blessed and dedicated to details. These were just some of words used to described 113-year-old Eugena Davidson, during an electrifying service of thanksgiving for her life recently. The Linstead Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at Logan Street in St Catherine, was packed to capacity on January 13 as relatives, friends, well-wishers and loved ones paid their last respects to Davidson - a woman many had grown to love and cherish. "Granny was a lady who would give us positive guidance whenever we visit her in St Ann. Her words of encouragement helping to guide me even now, Davidson's granddaughter, Sandra Evadney Williams told The StarLife and Times. Her views were echoed by other family members, many of who said Davidson was affectionately called 'Granny', but not only them and other relatives but many others who had come to know her wisdom and kindness. Davidson, who outlived at least one of her nine children, was marched through Linstead in her 'stage coach' chariot by the mourners following the thanksgiving service, to her final resting place. She was later interred in the Commodore Cemetery in St Catherine. Life and Times was told that even at 110 years old Davidson underwent a surgery and survived. Amid the many tributes which were presented through songs and speeches during the service, it was the consensus of many that Davidson had been blessed with longevity. She was eulogised as a 'mother' to the Byndloss community and was said to always have a bag of "goodies" to give to all who came to visit her. "Her wish was to be drawn in a old fashioned chariot and Roberts (Funeral Home) has done that. We are proud that this could have happened," one of Davidson's grandchildren, a police corporal stationed in St Ann, revealed during the service. Davidson's death, it was also revealed, has left more than 200 persons directly related to her, mourning her passing. These reportedly include eight children, 56 grandchildren, 144 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Davidson was born on August 22, 1899, in a quiet district known as Clear Ground in St Ann. She reportedly died peacefully at home in Byndloss, St Catherine on Thursday, December 13 last year. "Granny was a lady who would give us positive guidance whenever we visit her." Dear Readers, On Mondays, look out for the Star Life & Times feature showcasing the important milestones in the lives of people. Whether births, christenings, anniversaries, baptisms or the final celebration of the great life that was, the Star Life & Times will be the ultimate log of the moments in our lives when friends, family and well-wishers come together. To make way for this special feature, the popular Weekend Star marriage feature has moved to Monday's Star. So, if you have a birth, christening, baptism, wedding anniversary or special remembrance that you want to feature, give us a call at 932-6248 or 932-6069, email us at star@gleanerjm.com or write to THEStar Life & Times, 7 North Street, Kingston.
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