Addie Davis

Age 57- Addie Davis died peacefully on September 19, 2023, after a short but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren.

Addie Mae Davis was born on May 17, 1967, to Charles and Magnolia Davis in Greensboro, Alabama. In August of 1967, the family relocated to Rochester, NY. Addie attended many primary schools in the Rochester area. She attended Benjamin Franklin High School, where she was a standout athlete in Track and Field. Her favorite event was the 4x100 relay. She graduated from Franklin in June 1985. After graduation, Addie decided to devote her life to helping her family and enjoyed taking care of her immediate and extended family. In November 1988, Addie gave birth to her daughter Lakeya. She devoted her life to caring for her daughter. Addie was known to take in any family member or friend that was in need. She loved to cook and feed any and everyone who was hungry. She gained the nickname “Aunt Addie” from her neighborhood and was well liked by everyone who met her.  In 2016, Addie relocated to Massachusetts to live with her daughter, and she devoted her life to helping take care of her grandchildren. She became a big part of her grandson Elijah’s football life and was known as “Granny” to his teammates. Addie made sure to stay in contact with as many family members and friends as possible. She loved to post her funny pictures on Facebook and send out good morning messages to everyone. Most of all, she loved her San Antonio Spurs, New York Yankees, and her Dallas Cowboys.

She is survived by her parents Charles Davis and Magnolia Davis, her daughter and son-in law Lakeya and Enock Boakye, her grandchildren Elijah, Emaani, Enock Jr and Emmanuel, her sister Bertha Davis, her brothers Charles “Robin” Curry and Elbert Davis, her nieces Lakeisha Wiley and Jamiria Vanalstyne, her nephew Darrell Wright, her great-nieces Keandra, Kemaj, Nicolina, Aniyah and Kennedy, great-nephews Luis, Joseph and Levi and a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to her aunt Mahalia Curry for all her support during her time of need.

A funeral service honoring her life will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 27th, at the Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Worcester.