Mary Ann Thompson Davis was born July 21st, 1930, in Cleveland, OH, during the Great Depression, the longest and most severe depression ever experienced in the US. Mary departed this life on October 31st, 2024, of natural causes. Proceeding her in death are her parents, Henry & Mary Thompson, and 12 siblings: Henry ‘Duke’ Thompson, James ‘Mick’ Thompson, Earl ‘Skeets’ Thompson, William ‘Bill’ Thompson, Charles ‘Pigmeat’ Thompson, Ozetta Young Thompson, Shirley Karim Thompson, John Thompson, Jack Thompson, Eugene Thompson, and Helen Thompson.

Mary met, fell in love and married, Rubin Davis, Jr., (deceased) on December 13, 1947, and from that union of love came 7 children in Cleveland, OH. Known to many as Momma or Mrs. D, Mary was a hardworking employee of the Cleveland School District and worked at Patrick Henry School in the Custodian Department, until she retired. She was well-known, loved and respected by all. Her fun, affectionate, spirit came with many friends and loved ones, but everyone knew that she would laugh and play with you but don’t get out of place, because she would CHECK YOU! Momma worked out regularly throughout her life including her 6am Planet Fitness trips 5x/week (slowed to 3x/week at 93 years old). One of her proudest moments, aside from cheering for her grandkids, was her 2014 GED Graduation and Ceremony where she was able to walk the stage at Tri-C and receive her High School Diploma at the age of 84.

Nicknamed, The Old Grey Fox by her California grand-daughters, she leaves behind a legacy of love including children: Rubin Davis, III (deceased); Ezra “Bro” Davis (Adriene); Charles Davis Sr. (deceased); William “Billy” Davis (Debbie); Helen “Candy” Monroe (Jimmy); Mary “Sweet Pea” Alverez (Juan); Hank Davis (Gwen); stepson Carl Gross, over 30 grandchildren, great-grand-children, and a host of relatives and friends