June Williams Davis, age 92, and longtime resident of New Haven, CT entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George K. and Esther (Glasgow) Williams, born on June 7, 1932. June was also the mother of the late Glenda Paige Boyd.
Prior to her retirement, June served as a coordinator for the historic Hannah Gray Home. While that was her career, June’s true work and dedication was to her Church and her family.
As a lifetime member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Haven, CT, June served in many capacities. She delivered the Word as a Lectern, an active member of Saint Ann’s Guild, and a mentor in Girls Friendly Society. Her closest friendships came from the congregation and these friendships inevitably became more like family!
In her pastime June enjoyed a good shopping trip, whether it was to a clothing store or grocery store! (On any of those trips, a red lipstick was definitely in the cart.) Jazz, swing, and soca music was the soundtrack to her day-to-day life. That is, of course, when she wasn’t enjoying Saint Luke’s Steelband, especially when her Grandson Eddie was playing! She was also a member of the Antillean Friendly Society. June was the official baker of the family. For all family gatherings she made sure to have your dessert of choice ready. Family gatherings were always done up well when the trio of our now ancestors Lillian, June, and Glenda ensured all of the family stayed connected through food and laughter.
June to you, “Nonnie” to us, is survived by her beloved granddaughter, Thais G. Moore of Silver Spring, MD; her great-grandson, Edward Michael Moore, Jr. (aka “Nemo”), Hamden, CT, great-grandson Milo Barack Aubrey Moore and Mijah Bella Glenda Moore of Silver Spring, MD. She is also survived by her special son, Raymond Paige, Jr.; nephew, Edwin “Perry” Williams; niece, April McCoter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and very good friends that she loved so very much! In addition to her loving parents and only cherished child, she was predeceased by her sisters, Delores (“DoDo”) Lewis and Cheryl Foreman; along with so many dear family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. An Episcopalian service will be led by Father Martinez of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Friends may call from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Howard K. Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either of these causes which were very near and dear to June: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, New Haven, CT or Saint Luke’s Steelband. To leave a message of comfort for the Davis family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com