Obituaries
Alice Marie Davenport Washington
Sunrise: July 19, 1943
On July 19, 1943, a beautiful baby girl was born by the name of Alice Marie to Minnie
Mae and Jesse Lee Davenport. Alice, aka (Ree) was the second oldest of nine. She
enjoyed the many childhood things done by most girls around in the neighborhood
alongside her oldest sister, Erma. She enjoyed walking to the park and going to the movies, hint: (if Sunday School had been attended). This was the perk received for going. They made many fond memories together using their skills and talents in many ways to help mom with the little ones and with chores around the house. In her spare time she enjoyed hanging out with friends Lera, Alice Sue, Hester and her cousin Will. Will said, he would get an early morning knock on the window with a shout inside saying “you know the early birds gets the worm”, then off they would go to hunt for money along the grounds of a local tavern, aka (Plukes). Many times they would also journey off into what is known to many in the neighborhood as “the branch”. Once there, they would catch crawfish, when finished they would build a
fire with screen wire, clean them, peel the crawfish tail, then meal them for cooking.
Alice attended Bryan Public Schools, graduated from E. A. Kemp High School in
1961 and briefly attended McKenzie Baldwin Business College. Moving on to the
adolescent years, Alice held various odd jobs to help her parents around the house,
then later accepted a job with Texas A&M University, where she worked for many
years before moving to California. After arriving to California, she held various jobs
to continue to support her parents. Later she met Alton Moore and to this union one
son was born, John, aka (Tweet). Alice met Bobbie later, who became the love her
life. They married, then she went worked for General Hospital for numerous years
before accepting a job with the Los Angeles County Juvenile Department where she held the position as a Property Manager Supervisor until retirement.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Lee Chapel United
Methodist Church until she joined Hollypark United Methodist Church in Gardena, California. There she was very active and served as a class leader, a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW) as well as a Youth Sunday School Teacher. On May 14, Alice received her wings, entered through the pearly white gates with streets paved of gold to join those who preceded her in death Jesse (dad), Minnie Mae (mom) and Erma (sister) awaiting to be reunited again. Precious memories will be cherished by her husband Bobbie, one son, John (Jessica) of Houston, Texas, and one step-son Bobbie Jr. of Riverside, California. Five sisters, Jessie Mae (James) of Bryan, Texas, Evelyn of San Antonio, Beverley of Los Angeles, California, Annette of Houston, Texas, and Charlotte of Lancaster, California. Two brothers; Jesse Jr, and Joseph of Bryan, Texas. Four grandchildren, John Jr and Jahjuan, of Houston, Texas, Bobbie III, and Biante of Los Angeles, California and a host of nephews/nieces, great nephews/nieces, relatives, in-laws and friends. She was loved by many and will be truly missed.
Visitation will be held on Friday May 21, 2020 from 2pm to 6pm in the chapel of Daniel and Son Funeral Home 401 w.18th st Bryan Tx 77803.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 22, 2020 at 2pm at Oakwood Cemetery Dean Street Bryan, Tx .
10 Comments
To the entire Davenport family,
My prayers go out to you all. I’ve been a part of your family for a long time. Nothing put love.
Take Care , be bless and my deepest condolences
Curtis and Charlotte Jones(Class Of 1973)
Ree will definitely be missed.
Stay strong family. We’re praying that the light of God’s face shines on you in the darkness of your grief. Love you ALL!!!♥️♥️♥️
Bertha Lee and the Entire Utah Family
My sincere condolences to Jesse and the entire family. Hold to God’s unchanging hands he will strengthen you and your Family. My prayers are with you always…
To the Davenport family:
You have my deepest condolences. Alice and I were very good friends in Elementary and High School. We loved to laugh and have fun together. She will truly be missed and again you have my deepest condolences.
Queen Townsend (Class of 1961)
May our heartfelt condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of your loss. But take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
The Buchanan family
To Jesse and family I send to you my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May God guide you thru this most difficult time and heal the pain and feelings of loss.
Harry Davis/class of 1973
My condolences to the family.
You all are in my prayers.
To the family of my dear friend, Alice: l share with you the many memories of Alice. She will be greatly missed. We must look to God for peace and understanding. I’m praying with you and for you during this time of sorrow. Please let’s keep in touch just as God would want us to do.
Learon Dove Mack
We know mere words aren’t enough, but we want to let you know how sorry we are for the loss of your sister. May God bless and comfort you during this time of grief