Bettie Davis Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bettie Davis of Hampton, Virginia, whose life came to an end on September 30, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bettie Davis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her mothers, Vennie Overby and Mary Overby; her former husband John Rico Davis; her siblings, Illian Lattimore, Vennie Overby Jr., Charlie Overby, James Overby and Gloria Williams; her children, John Kenneth Davis, Stephen Davis and Natalie Davis; her grandson Joel Rashko Jr.; and her great grandchild Theodore Hockaday III (T. J.).
She is survived by: her family Virginia; her sister Minnie Davidson of Hampton; her daughters, Mary Hockaday (Theodore Hockaday), Kathy Butts and Dawn Rashko; her grandchildren, Theodore Hockaday Jr. (Tater), Wilton Hockaday (Angelika Kollin), Nicole Davis, Stephen Jackson, Latisha Green, Devin Rashko, Jasmine Davis, Justin Moore, Joshua Moore, Julian Rashko, Corey Moore, T'yanna Allen (Lexie) and Kiwuan Whitby; her great grandchildren, Tadeja Hardy, Tia Hockaday, Amlie Hockaday, Ana Hockaday, Amber Hockaday, Thomas Hockaday, Tyrik Jones, Takia Goodman, Raniya Rashko, Elijah Green, Ruby Rashko, Takari Rashko, Olivia Rashko (Queen), Julian Rashko Jr., Betty Rashko, Derek Anthony Royster Jr., Jamiah Evans, Brazlyn Rashko, Hazel Rashko, Kaidence Meekins, Josiah Holmes, Yahkir Jackson and Novah-Reign Vann; and her great great grandchild Aliyah Hardy-Logan.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home (4304 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
