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Ms. Davis singing and in relaxation at the Hollandale Summer Festival
(May 2001) © Euphus Ruth
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Mamie "Galore" Davis "Special Agent 34-24-38" (1966)
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George Davis,Jr., the brother of Mamie Davis, accepts a proclamation from the Mayor |
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The John Horton Band |
The small ceremony at Lakewood Cemetery to dedicate the marker of Mamie "Galore" Davis featured speeches by Shirley Allen, former Mayor of Metcalfe, the singer's brother George Davis,Jr., the singer's cousin Roosevelt Porter, as well as Laverne Deloris Sing, one of her good friends and the first female firefighter in the city of Greenville. Lastly, Mayor Errick Simmons read a proclamation recognizing the contributions of Mamie Davis to the City of Greenville and then presented it to George Davis Jr., who was very moved by this and expressed his gratitude more than once throughout the evening. Later, the John Horton Band performed at the Level 129 Club on Walnut Street.
The Commemoration of Mamie "Galore" Davis
Produced by Mt. Zion Memorial Fund
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© Euphus Ruth - Dec 23, 2016
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Euphus "Butch" Ruth,
Juke Blues 80 (2002)
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GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU BLUES GODDESS! WE STILL PLAYING YOUR SONGS!!!! REST IN PARADISE SONGSTRESS!
ReplyDeleteI will never forget Ms. Mamie Davis. My mother use to love to hear her sing "Precious Lord" on the blues mobile tour. I am so grateful for Malcolm Walls for giving her a chance after retiring from the education system. Mom had a love for arts and local blues artists. She worked her fingers to the bones until her health challenges. We loved Ms. Davis. We love John Horton. He is like family to us. We still love the blues. Rest in Power, Ms. Mamie Davis.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt was a beautiful person inside and out. I love her always. Love you mamie
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