Margaret Davenport

Margaret Anna Davenport, 84, of Mizpah, left to be with her son on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born on June 20, 1928 in Minotola, she moved to Mizpah when she was five years old. Margaret is predeceased by her parents Charles and Anna, husband Harry W., son Harry C., and brother Howard. She is survived by her sons Eric Davenport and his wife Barbara and Jay Davenport and his wife Kelley; daughter and caretaker Sandy Crawford; son-in-law William Crawford; brother Charles; sister Dawn and her husband John; twelve grandchildren: Jamie, Danny, Eriana, Kennedy, Anthony, Courtney, Caitlyn, Dana, Kaitlyn , Joey, Donovan, and Angie; nieces and nephews: Tammy, Tracey, Terry, Hollie, Nicholas, Walter and his wife Rosemary, Mike, Jim, David, Amber, Melody, Dale, Linda, and Michael; and her beloved pets: Smokey, Huckfin, Precious, Pepper, and Sassy. Margaret lived to open her heart, arms, and home to countless people over many generations. She will be greatly missed and always loved by all. A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 6, 10 AM – 12 Noon at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and mailed to St. Jude’s Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.