Joann Richards Davis

Joann Richards Davis, 81, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 8, 2014, at Mission Hospital. A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late John Berry Richards and Frances Woody Berry. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances M. Deal, a son, David E. Deal, and a granddaughter, Valerie B. Deal. Mrs. Davis worked as a bookkeeper for Hill Haven Rest Home. She was a frequent donator to St. Jude's Children's Research. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Donnie L. Davis; a son, John B. Deal and his wife, Beverly; a step-daughter, Jennifer Amanda Hamilton; a step-son, Michael S. Davis; seven grandchildren, Brittney, Halie, Zoey, Dallas, Michaela, Michelle, and Christina; and a great-granddaughter, Jayden. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.