Obituary of Pauline Elizabeth Davis

Pauline Elizabeth (Copes) Davis, born Dec 3, 1941, to the late Martha E Stith and Fred Nocks, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home under the care of her family and hospice. Pauline was the oldest of four children. Pauline graduated from the Bridgeton school system. She attended the Cumberland County Vo-Tech where she obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing license. She was employed as a CNA prior to receiving her nursing license at Underwood Memorial Hospital, known as Inspira Woodbury. She worked as a seamstress at Valmodes before her 27-year stint at Bridgeton Hospital. She retired from nursing in 2003, however her love for nursing led her to work an additional six years at the Cumberland Manor. When Pauline wasn't working, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends! She enjoyed cooking, especially during the holidays. Bingo was her passion and second home. She also enjoyed and looked forward to weekly family nights, crocheting, and simply enjoying the company of her grandchildren and more recently her great-grandchildren. Some of her favorite things to cook were chicken and dumplings, homemade rolls, traditional bunny cake, and her beloved yum-yum! Pauline accepted Jesus into her life at an early age. Jesus was and remained the center of her life throughout her life. She attended Union Baptist Temple, Mt. Carmel AME, before joining Mt Zion AME Church 207 Vine St Bridgeton NJ. She was a member of the Voices of Faith, the Alice Wilson Missionary Society, Stewardess Board #3 and an Usher. She also served on the Kitchen Committee. Her grandchildren have fond memories of riding place in her Dodge Dynasty listening to Al Green and Shirley Caesar continuously and "watch them dogs" sermon by the late Reverend B. W. Smith, Jr. Pauline is survived by; her siblings, Bethsheba Taylor (Leroy)NJ, Debra Stith NJ, David Stith (Jackie) TN; children, Michael Davis, NJ, Diana Wright, NJ, Donna Graves VA, Joyce Davis-Dunkins NJ, and Steven Davis I NJ; two stepsons, Christopher Davis and Dante Davis; her grandchildren, Jennifer Hartsfield (Carl), Jenise Graves, Jenisha Davis, Duane Graves Il, Steven Davis Il, Derik Wright (Roberta), Kristorpher Wright, Jermaine Dunkins, Niyara Butler; bonus grandchildren, Rashanna Yusuf, Tiana Dunkins, Bonita and Tiffany Davis; great grandchildren, Jasmine Davis, Steven Davis ll, JaNiyah Graves, Tahmaj Graves, K hari Banks Semar Davis, Rashon Butler, Autumn Butler, Samani Davis and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, Geneva Avery, Sharon Brown, Catherine Green, and Delia Price, her special little friend and a special Godson, Jason Stith. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by; her favorite uncle "best bud" Richard Copes; her children, Baby Copes and Baby Davis, Julius Buster Davis Jr.; her grandchildren, Jermaine, Kenneth, and Kurtis Wright; Her close dear friends Isaac, Young and Marion Graves. Funeral services will be held on at Mt. Zion AME Church, 207 Vine Street, Bridgeton on Monday October 30th at 11 AM. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Hopewell Twp. Friends will be received at the church from 9 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.