Deborah Davis Obituary

We announce the death of Deborah Davis of Lincoln, Delaware, who passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 65. Deborah will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Davis to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clara Gertrude Winder and Samuel Kellam; and her husband Raymond Davis. She is survived by: her children, Tina Lopez of Lincoln, DE, Eliza Smith of Salters, SC, Raymond Smith of Salters, SC and Harell Griffin of Elizabeth City, NC; her siblings, Retta Kane (Elmer) of Seaford, DE, Joyce Winder (Mike) of Seaford, DE, Brenda Johnson (Allen) of Seaford, DE, Matilda Smith (Myron) of Delmar, DE, Ella Farlow (William) of Seaford, DE, Audrey Winder of Laurel, DE, Lisa Lake of Seaford, DE, Mary Showell of Salisbury, MD, Diane Freeman of Laurel, DE, Ruthann West of Laurel, DE, Samuel West of Seaford, DE and Anthony Matthews; her grandchildren, Breasha Griffin, Lynnasia Griffin, Alajah Griffin, Shvonjay Lopez, Ja'Nya Alexander, Shaqwan Alexander, Anaya Alexander and Kyreus Smith; her daughter Monica Santos-Lopez; her grandchildren, Mia Santos-Lopez and Aviair Santos-Lopez; her nieces, Jackie Winder, Latisha Winder and Sherrick Marker; her sister Sabrina Johnson; her godchildren, Amara Dashiell and Bre'Shawn Winder; and her siblings-in-law, Penny Huel, Silviaann Nesmith (Ebby), Earstine McCollough (Ron), Gloryjean Gamble (Leroy), Leroy Davis (Yvonne), Herman Davis (Audrey), Jerome Davis and Calhoun Davis. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and many friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bennie Smith Funeral Home - Dover (717 W Division St, Dover, DE 19904). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.