Rhonda Yvonne Davis

Rhonda Yvonne Davis was born on May 22, 1955 to Mary Katherine Broome in Washington, DC. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Boston, Massachusetts. When she was nine years old, her mother passed away.  She then moved to Washington, DC where she was raised by her grandmother (Maggie B. Fleming). 

Rhonda was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Ballou High School in 1972. She furthered her education attending classes at George Washington University, and later at Prince George’s Community College.

Rhonda married Pierce Clarence Davis, and from that union Michelle, whom they called  Renae’, was born. When Pierce, whom she affectionately called Clarence, passed away in April 1995, Rhonda committed to raising her daughter as a single parent. Like every other task she took on in life, she worked diligently and tirelessly to make sure that Renae’ had absolutely everything she needed. She poured her life into supporting her daughter.

At a young age, Rhonda accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She truly loved the Lord and always sought to find ways to tell people how much Jesus loved them. Rhonda loved to sing and as a young adult, she spent many years serving as a psalmist and choir director in her church. Her voice was sweet and soft, but strong enough to change an atmosphere. At home, Rhonda sang praises to the Lord all the time, so loudly that her daughter Renae’ would have to just join in. Rhonda cared for her family and friends with all she had. She took great pleasure in giving and would give her last to someone else in need.

After the passing of her mother, Rhonda, even at a young age, took on the role of mother to her four siblings, Charles, Felecia “Lisa”, Gerald and Karen “Lee”. She loved her siblings so very much. And unbeknownst to them, she spent countless hours on her knees in prayer for them and their families. She also prayed diligently for so many other family members and friends. She had a special place in her heart for her “sister” Hazel, whom she met at the age of 10.

In 1985, she joined From the Heart Church Ministries, where she served in the Intercessory Prayer and Activities ministries.

Though quiet and meek, Rhonda was an incredibly strong woman who feared the Lord. She overcame many adversities, without complaining, and always said “I’m just gonna trust God.” Rhonda instilled this in her daughter. She had an incredible bond with her daughter and she dedicated her life to raising her to fear the Lord. Rhonda and Renae’ talked everyday, and no matter what was happening in her own life she took time to support her child. She went to every school event, every dance class, and every contest that Renae’ was involved in or a part of. Rhonda and Renae, were especially close and had an unmistakable bond, as mother and daughter and later as best friends. Rhonda developed this same bond with her grandchildren, especially Sydney. Two of the greatest times of her life were when her daughter married Sean, who she called her son and when her grandchildren Sydney and Rock were born. She loved her grandchildren so much and spent countless hours with them laughing, playing, and singing. When Sydney was born, she said “That little girl is my heart.” A few years later when her grandson was born she said “I finally got my boy.”

Rhonda was a dedicated worker.  Not too long after high school she began working at the Federal Reserve, was a real estate agent, owned a daycare and a publishing/ printing company. Finally, in October 2015, Rhonda retired from the federal government at the Executive Office of the President where she was a Budget Analyst. She decided to retire because her desire was to keep her grandchildren, just like her grandmother kept her child. Rhonda dedicated the next few years of her life caring for her beloved grandchildren.

Rhonda leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Michelle (Sean); grandchildren, Sydney and Rock; siblings; Felecia, Gerald, and Karen; best friend, Hazel Ross and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.