Ms. Mary Joann Cannon Davenport

Ms. Mary Joann Cannon Davenport, 64, of 914 Booker Street, Newberry, South Carolina entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newberry, SC on January 25, 1953 to the late Isaac Cannon, Sr. and the late Daisy Long Cannon.

At an early age, she joined Saint Matthews A.M.E. Church in Newberry, SC. 

Those who celebrate her life and cherish precious and loving memories are five sons, Gerard Davenport of Columbia, SC, Terry Davenport (Daphne) of Midland, Texas, Emile Davenport of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Brandon Davenport and Michael Davenport both of Newberry, SC; two daughters, Valerie Dawkins (Timothy) and Candace Davenport all of Newberry, SC; 7 grandchildren including a granddaughter reared in the home, Tynesha Dawkins; one sister-in-law, Mamie Lee Cannon of Newberry, SC; a devoted nephew, Curtis L. Fowler (Lisa) of Newberry, SC; a devoted niece, Vera F. Marshall (Michael) of Columbia, SC; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; cousins including a devoted cousin, Evelyn Dewalt and friends including devoted friends, Verdia Wise, Miriam Werts, Alma Sulvian, Wendy Joiner, Josephine Smith Robinson, Marian Wicker, Nettie Mae McFall and Robert “Crow” Williams.  

The family will receive friends at the home (914 Booker Street, Newberry, SC).

Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Saint Matthew Baptist Church, 61 Boundary Street, Newberry, SC (viewing one hour prior to the service). Burial will follow in Saint Matthews A.M.E. Church Cemetery, 6875 SC Hwy 219, Newberry, SC. 

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