Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Davis, Annie Harper October 31, 1943
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Nov 6,1943
Norfolk - Mrs. Annie Harper Davis, the woman whose voice in song charmed
thousands in Norfolk and vicinity during the early part of the century, died at
her residence, 945 Rugby street, Sunday morning, October 31. Her funeral was
scheduled to be held at St. John’s AME Church where she had been an active
member for approximately 50 years,Thursday afternoon with the pastor, the Rev.
H. M. Shields officiating.

In earlier years Mrs. Davis’ life was marked with exceptional activity in the
church and the community. She was connected with a number of women’s fraternal
organizations and was once known as one of the most outstanding characters in
this field in Norfolk.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harper, and widow of the
late James Davis. Mrs. Davis graduated from the Cumberland street (now S. C.
Armstrong) school, and Shaw University. It was just after she came out of
college that she literally captivated Norfolk with her sweet voice. Public
admiration of her singing and personality soared so high that she was
affectionately called “the nightingale.”

During that era Mrs. Davis sang to some of the most outstanding groups in the
city, and at one time headed a successful chorus of singers, when patrons loved
to refer to her as “the nightingale of the flock.”

She was a member of the senior choir of St. John’s Church and a Sunday school
teacher. For 40 years she served as grand lecturer of the Order of Eastern Star
of Virginia. Interment was to take place in Calvary Cemetery with J. H. Hale
Funeral Parlors officiating.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

not found on cemetery listing (Unrecorded interment)

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