Karen Jennifer "Jenni" Davis

Karen Jennifer “Jenni” Davis, age 70, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home in Pooler, GA.

Jenni was born and raised in Swainsboro, GA but lived most of her life in Savannah. She was the daughter of Mr. Alton Davis and Mrs. Johnnie James Lee and was a loving sister to Dianne Davis Conner and Ronald Davis. Growing up in her favorite South Georgia town surrounded her with lifelong friends whom she cherished deeply and whose friendship brought her great happiness.

A graduate of Swainsboro High School’s Class of 1972, she spent her life’s work at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System serving as the Executive Assistant to President and CEO Paul P. Hinchey until her retirement in 2002. Jenni enjoyed many things in life, but her greatest joy was being “Mammy” to her grandsons, David and Jacob.

Proceeded in death by her parents, stepfather Talmadge Lee, and her sister who was her best friend, she is survived by her daughter, Vicki Butler, son-in-law Ross, and their boys David Butler and Jacob Butler of Savannah, GA; brother, Ronald Davis (Mary) of Columbus, GA; Stepdaughters Amanda Reed and Meredith Starling; cherished nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Greg, Susan, Tim, Josh, Kristine, and Meghan; other relatives and special friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Vidalia, GA. All who loved Jenni are welcome to attend.