Obituary in Loving Memory of Mrs. Eulalie Bernice Thomas Davis

December 18, 1922 – November 19, 2025 (Age 102)



Mrs. Eulalie Bernice Davis fell asleep in death peacefully with loving family in the comfort of her home in Montclair, New Jersey and is now safe in Jehovah's memory. Born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic in 1922, Mrs. Davis was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and a faithful servant of Jehovah God.



Mrs. Davis was known for her gentle yet disciplined spirit, unwavering faith, compassionate services for decades as a nurse in Essex County, New Jersey, and loving support of her family and close friends. Centenarian Mrs. Davis lived a long life characterized by resilience and a deep love for the Bible's promises. Baptized in 1947 in the Dominican Republic, and migrating to the United States to study and work as a licensed nurse until retirement in the 1980s, Mrs. Davis participated many times as an auxiliary pioneer with the Montclair North, New Jersey Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She also provided support to her dear sister and brother serving in the Dominican Republic. She enjoyed attending many International conventions.



Mrs. Davis was one of the eldest residents and homeowners in the Township of Montclair since the 1960s. Mrs. Davis enjoyed sharing proverbial scriptures and care throughout her many global travels. Throughout her remarkable journey, she not only served as a pillar of wisdom but also as a source of encouragement and inspiration, igniting passions and dreams in those she loved, cared for, and fellowshipped with. Mrs. Davis' legacy has resonated deeply and will continue to positively impact the hearts of her loving family and friends in the spirit of kindness, resilience, strength, joy, laughter, and loving understanding.



Mrs. Davis was sustained by her faith and hope in the Bible's promise of a resurrection, looking forward to living in a world free from sickness, war, and death. As reflected in Revelation 21:4, "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".



Centenarian Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her:

Parents: Charles Henry Thomas and Marie Baker

Beloved Husband: Charles Appleton Davis, Sr.

Brothers: Herbert Jasor (Madame Jasor), Ruben Macfee Thomas, Federico Thomas (Rosita Thomas), George Merchant, and Luciano Merchant

Sisters: Mabel Nowills (Donald Nowills), Helenita Thomas Gomez, and Victoria Eloisa Merchant

Brothers and Sisters in Law: Samuel Davis (Catalina Davis), Cecil Davis (Ines Davis), Providencia Davis, Violeta Davis, Mercedes Davis, and Juan Davis (Diosa Davis)

Cousins and Extended Family: Mathilde Thomas, Margie Thomas, Julia Galloway, Ruth Davis

And a host of other relatives and friends.



Centenarian Mrs. Davis will be deeply missed by many surviving relatives and friends including her:

• Sole surviving sibling and brother: Patrick Merchant Baker (Mireya Fernandez Merchant)

• Children: Charles E. Davis, II (Stephanie Davis); Jeremiah E. Davis (Marie-Line Jasor-Davis) and Dr. Chenzira Ruth M. Davis-Kahina

• Grandchildren: Charlotte D. Perez (Tony Perez), Nannette D. Colbert (Travis Colbert), Sharwin Davis, Anubi Chionesu Ezra DKJ (Davis Kahina), Valerie Davis, Anua Davis Kahina (Jones), Anuka Davis Kahina, Anuptah Davis Kahina, Anumaat Davis Kahina, AnutMeri D. K. Christopher Saldaña, Carla Davis, Jeremiah Davis, Jr., and Chloe Marieulalie Davis.

• Great-grandchildren: Kiara Davis Kahina, JahSiah Saldaña, JahNai Saldaña, Brielle Colbert, Kherisheta Davis Kahina, Kayden Davis Kahina, Jennifer Davis, Julianna Davis and Charlotte Davis

• Nieces: Melvina Thomas, Ines Davis Parks, Esperanza Davis, Josephine Thomas, Marie Thomas, Ruth Lugo-Bolan (Tom Bolan), Marie Lugo, Yolanda Merchant, Elizabeth Merchant, Evelise Merchant, Amarilis Ramos Thomas, Elsa Thomas, Lilian Thomas, Rita Thomas, Eunice Thomas, Malany Vicioso, Marilyn Vicioso, Dr. Regine Jasor, Nadia Jasor

• Nephews: Francisco Davis, Eduardo Thomas, Merrick Williams Merchant, Federico Thomas, Jr., Roberto Thomas, Oswald Thomas, Felipe Lugo, Isaiah Lugo, Benjamin Lugo, Winston Thomas, Jr., Patricio Henry Merchant, Jr., Francisco Merchant, Chequito Merchant, Teofilo Thomas, Franklin Thomas, John Thomas, Micki Thomas, Tony Vicioso, Miguel Vicioso, Jesus Vicioso, Dr. Yves Jasor (Madely Jasor), Dr. Max Jasor (Lina Jasor), Jean Louis Jasor, Dr. Frances Jasor

• Sister in Law: Eunice Thomas

Cousins: Elena Thomas, Margaret Thomas Bell

• Extended Family and Friends: Leonard and Sonia Smith, Frances Sanchez

• Spiritual brothers and sisters of the Montclair North, New Jersey Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation and Global congregations

• Special thanks to the Hospice Care of New Jersey- Physicians, Nurses and Caretakers-1 Martina, Rena, Brenton, Cesar, Nicole, Dr. Alan, Dr. DiAno and Staff

And a host of other cherished relatives and loving friends.



With arrangements provided by Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals, a funeral service will be held on Friday, November 28th, 2025 with a viewing at 10 am EDT and the service at 11 am EDT and officiated at the:



Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

330 Orange Road

Montclair, New Jersey 07042



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As we Celebrate the Life of Centenarian Eulalie B. Davis, the entire family extends genuine thanks and gratitude to everyone for their compassionate care, prayers, visits, phone calls, and comforting support during this time of bereavement.