Published Atmore Advance Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis
Mrs. Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis, of Pensacola, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 10, 2017, after a full and rich 95 years in this life with her family.
Inez was born on May 3, 1922, in Goodway, to Elophus Walter and Alma Castillow Robinson, and she was the second-oldest daughter of nine children.
She was a longtime resident of McCullough and Atmore, and she enjoyed her final 18 years in Pensacola, in the home of her daughter and son in law, Marcia and Charles Thompson.
First as Mrs. Prestwood and later as Mrs. Davis, Inez devoted her life, with love, to her family. She wore many hats with grace and beauty.
She was gifted with an extraordinary ability to gather her family for occasions both happy and sad, and bringing them together brought her great joy.
She opened her home and heart constantly. She never gathered her family without preparing a feast, which nourished bodies and souls alike.
She supported her family with a multitude of professional talents, working as a banker, merchant, farmer, cotton ginner and bookkeeper at different points in her life, and she treasured these talents (even subscribing to farming magazines until her death).
She worked hard, smart and often, and she taught her children and grandchildren the great value of good work done with a great attitude.
She simultaneously modeled the importance of both knowing one’s roots and broadening one’s horizons – she read often and traveled when her life called upon her to do so. Her life’s experiences cultivated a natural wisdom and strength of spirit, which she shared generously. She was always composed and totally unflappable, regardless whether the challenge was a bank robber with a gun or a toaster an unwitting grandchild inadvertently exploded.
She had endless stories of wit, encouragement, and laughter. She used all of her gifts every day, to the great benefit of those around her.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Prestwood; her brothers, Andrew Leonard Robinson, Walter Robinson, Raymond Ernest Robinson and Kenneth Robinson; and her sisters, Annie Lou (Robinson) Prestwood, Agnes Vernelle (Robinson) Lee and Bernice (Robinson) Fell. She is survived by sons, Lewis George Prestwood and Oris Earl Davis Jr. (Monica); daughters, Judith Prestwood Lorenz, Sylvia Prestwood Bellot (Jim), Marcia Prestwood Thompson, Sandra Prestwood Wood and Jennifer Prestwood Manasco (Mike); 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the McCullough Cemetery in memory of Inez Prestwood Davis.The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all NurseSpring staff, particularly caregivers Pauline Drakeford and Terrie Duke; and all Emerald Coast Hospice staff, for their excellent care in recent years.
Inez attributed her many blessings to her Maker, and as the time approached for her to meet Him she said with great peace and comfort that she was ready for the occasion. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and that joyous meeting at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 14, with burial to immediately follow the service at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough.
The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Davis’ grandchildren.
Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis
Mrs. Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis, of Pensacola, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 10, 2017, after a full and rich 95 years in this life with her family.
Inez was born on May 3, 1922, in Goodway, to Elophus Walter and Alma Castillow Robinson, and she was the second-oldest daughter of nine children.
She was a longtime resident of McCullough and Atmore, and she enjoyed her final 18 years in Pensacola, in the home of her daughter and son in law, Marcia and Charles Thompson.
First as Mrs. Prestwood and later as Mrs. Davis, Inez devoted her life, with love, to her family. She wore many hats with grace and beauty.
She was gifted with an extraordinary ability to gather her family for occasions both happy and sad, and bringing them together brought her great joy.
She opened her home and heart constantly. She never gathered her family without preparing a feast, which nourished bodies and souls alike.
She supported her family with a multitude of professional talents, working as a banker, merchant, farmer, cotton ginner and bookkeeper at different points in her life, and she treasured these talents (even subscribing to farming magazines until her death).
She worked hard, smart and often, and she taught her children and grandchildren the great value of good work done with a great attitude.
She simultaneously modeled the importance of both knowing one’s roots and broadening one’s horizons – she read often and traveled when her life called upon her to do so. Her life’s experiences cultivated a natural wisdom and strength of spirit, which she shared generously. She was always composed and totally unflappable, regardless whether the challenge was a bank robber with a gun or a toaster an unwitting grandchild inadvertently exploded.
She had endless stories of wit, encouragement, and laughter. She used all of her gifts every day, to the great benefit of those around her.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Prestwood; her brothers, Andrew Leonard Robinson, Walter Robinson, Raymond Ernest Robinson and Kenneth Robinson; and her sisters, Annie Lou (Robinson) Prestwood, Agnes Vernelle (Robinson) Lee and Bernice (Robinson) Fell. She is survived by sons, Lewis George Prestwood and Oris Earl Davis Jr. (Monica); daughters, Judith Prestwood Lorenz, Sylvia Prestwood Bellot (Jim), Marcia Prestwood Thompson, Sandra Prestwood Wood and Jennifer Prestwood Manasco (Mike); 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the McCullough Cemetery in memory of Inez Prestwood Davis.The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all NurseSpring staff, particularly caregivers Pauline Drakeford and Terrie Duke; and all Emerald Coast Hospice staff, for their excellent care in recent years.
Inez attributed her many blessings to her Maker, and as the time approached for her to meet Him she said with great peace and comfort that she was ready for the occasion. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and that joyous meeting at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 14, with burial to immediately follow the service at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough.
The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Davis’ grandchildren.
Published Atmore Advance Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis
Mrs. Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis, of Pensacola, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 10, 2017, after a full and rich 95 years in this life with her family.
Inez was born on May 3, 1922, in Goodway, to Elophus Walter and Alma Castillow Robinson, and she was the second-oldest daughter of nine children.
She was a longtime resident of McCullough and Atmore, and she enjoyed her final 18 years in Pensacola, in the home of her daughter and son in law, Marcia and Charles Thompson.
First as Mrs. Prestwood and later as Mrs. Davis, Inez devoted her life, with love, to her family. She wore many hats with grace and beauty.
She was gifted with an extraordinary ability to gather her family for occasions both happy and sad, and bringing them together brought her great joy.
She opened her home and heart constantly. She never gathered her family without preparing a feast, which nourished bodies and souls alike.
She supported her family with a multitude of professional talents, working as a banker, merchant, farmer, cotton ginner and bookkeeper at different points in her life, and she treasured these talents (even subscribing to farming magazines until her death).
She worked hard, smart and often, and she taught her children and grandchildren the great value of good work done with a great attitude.
She simultaneously modeled the importance of both knowing one’s roots and broadening one’s horizons – she read often and traveled when her life called upon her to do so. Her life’s experiences cultivated a natural wisdom and strength of spirit, which she shared generously. She was always composed and totally unflappable, regardless whether the challenge was a bank robber with a gun or a toaster an unwitting grandchild inadvertently exploded.
She had endless stories of wit, encouragement, and laughter. She used all of her gifts every day, to the great benefit of those around her.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Prestwood; her brothers, Andrew Leonard Robinson, Walter Robinson, Raymond Ernest Robinson and Kenneth Robinson; and her sisters, Annie Lou (Robinson) Prestwood, Agnes Vernelle (Robinson) Lee and Bernice (Robinson) Fell. She is survived by sons, Lewis George Prestwood and Oris Earl Davis Jr. (Monica); daughters, Judith Prestwood Lorenz, Sylvia Prestwood Bellot (Jim), Marcia Prestwood Thompson, Sandra Prestwood Wood and Jennifer Prestwood Manasco (Mike); 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the McCullough Cemetery in memory of Inez Prestwood Davis.The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all NurseSpring staff, particularly caregivers Pauline Drakeford and Terrie Duke; and all Emerald Coast Hospice staff, for their excellent care in recent years.
Inez attributed her many blessings to her Maker, and as the time approached for her to meet Him she said with great peace and comfort that she was ready for the occasion. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and that joyous meeting at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 14, with burial to immediately follow the service at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough.
The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Davis’ grandchildren.
Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis
Mrs. Alma Inez Robinson Prestwood Davis, of Pensacola, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 10, 2017, after a full and rich 95 years in this life with her family.
Inez was born on May 3, 1922, in Goodway, to Elophus Walter and Alma Castillow Robinson, and she was the second-oldest daughter of nine children.
She was a longtime resident of McCullough and Atmore, and she enjoyed her final 18 years in Pensacola, in the home of her daughter and son in law, Marcia and Charles Thompson.
First as Mrs. Prestwood and later as Mrs. Davis, Inez devoted her life, with love, to her family. She wore many hats with grace and beauty.
She was gifted with an extraordinary ability to gather her family for occasions both happy and sad, and bringing them together brought her great joy.
She opened her home and heart constantly. She never gathered her family without preparing a feast, which nourished bodies and souls alike.
She supported her family with a multitude of professional talents, working as a banker, merchant, farmer, cotton ginner and bookkeeper at different points in her life, and she treasured these talents (even subscribing to farming magazines until her death).
She worked hard, smart and often, and she taught her children and grandchildren the great value of good work done with a great attitude.
She simultaneously modeled the importance of both knowing one’s roots and broadening one’s horizons – she read often and traveled when her life called upon her to do so. Her life’s experiences cultivated a natural wisdom and strength of spirit, which she shared generously. She was always composed and totally unflappable, regardless whether the challenge was a bank robber with a gun or a toaster an unwitting grandchild inadvertently exploded.
She had endless stories of wit, encouragement, and laughter. She used all of her gifts every day, to the great benefit of those around her.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Prestwood; her brothers, Andrew Leonard Robinson, Walter Robinson, Raymond Ernest Robinson and Kenneth Robinson; and her sisters, Annie Lou (Robinson) Prestwood, Agnes Vernelle (Robinson) Lee and Bernice (Robinson) Fell. She is survived by sons, Lewis George Prestwood and Oris Earl Davis Jr. (Monica); daughters, Judith Prestwood Lorenz, Sylvia Prestwood Bellot (Jim), Marcia Prestwood Thompson, Sandra Prestwood Wood and Jennifer Prestwood Manasco (Mike); 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the McCullough Cemetery in memory of Inez Prestwood Davis.The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all NurseSpring staff, particularly caregivers Pauline Drakeford and Terrie Duke; and all Emerald Coast Hospice staff, for their excellent care in recent years.
Inez attributed her many blessings to her Maker, and as the time approached for her to meet Him she said with great peace and comfort that she was ready for the occasion. Her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life and that joyous meeting at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 14, with burial to immediately follow the service at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough.
The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Davis’ grandchildren.
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