Retta DeHaven Davis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 10, 2023, at the age of 99, Retta DeHaven Davis of Winchester, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry J. Taylor and Reecy V. Clark Taylor; her daughter Wanda J. Painter; her grandchildren, Angela L. DeHaven and Woody DeHaven; her great great grandchild Waylon S. DeHaven; and her siblings, Mildred Largent, Mary Dodson, Essie Jenkins, Ruth Kelhner, Elma Kelly, Bertha, Annabelle Taylor and Bruce Taylor.
She is survived by: her former husbands, Walter W. DeHaven, Sr. and Harvey Richards; her husband William E. "Buck" Davis; and her children, Walter W. DeHaven, Jr. of Winchester, VA, James W. DeHaven of High View, WV and Joyce D. Gardner of Winchester, VA. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; two stepdaughters and one stepson.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Retta to Gainesboro Fire & Rescue, 221 Gainesboro Road, Winchester, VA 22603 or donor's choice.
