Roberta Ann Davis, 54, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness.
She is survived by her significant other, Maury Lossiah; her children, Samuel Welch (Sheyane), Robert Welch (Natalie), Jennifer Welch (Adrian), and Jeremy Welch (Danielle); grandchildren, Jaden, Dominyk, Avlin, Isaac, Madigan, Jeff, Degan, Ariyana, and Danny; brothers, Nick Davis Jr. (Carol) and Davie Davis (Cheryl); sisters, Lena Walkingstick (Norman) and Brenda French (Walter); and aunts, Ruby, Ethel, Lucille, and Ed.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Nick Davis Sr. and Stella Smith Ball; one brother, Don Davis; one sister, Glenda Arch; Nephews, James Arch Jr. and Charles Welch Jr.; and one niece, Lauren Arch.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church. Pastors Greg Morgan and Charles Ray Ball officiated. Burial followed at the Davis Cemetery in the Big Cove Community. Pallbearers were among family members.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the Davis family.