Ella Louise White Davis

November 19, 2020

Ella Louise White Davis passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 at the age of 93 at home in the company of her daughter and grandson in New Orleans, LA. Ella was born May 18, 1927 in New Orleans, LA to the late George White, Sr. and Mary Washington White of Mandeville, LA. She attended James Weldon Johnson and Walter hardy Elementary School. Ella started working at a very early age, waitressing and cooking at many restaurants throughout New Orleans. Eventually she met Mr. Williams Davis, Sr. whom she fell in love with and married shortly afterwards. Within this union, they birth Joyce A. Rhodes, the late Gloria Davis McFarland, William Davis, Jr., Tommy Davis and Lisa M. Davis. Ella was baptized at an early age under the late Gilbert Taylor of Greater St. john Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. She then joined Little Zion Baptist Church under the late Rev. Wilson Smith, Sr. She loved singing in the choir and was a faithful member. Later on Ella moved from New Orleans to Avondale, LA where she lived for over 45 years in her long term home. She is survived by her devoted and loving daughter, Joyce A. Rhodes, 4 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, 20 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. We know this God fearing woman lived an amazing 93 years here. We love and miss you dearly. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Park Cemetery. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences for the family.