Hattie Mae Davis of Rockford departed this earthly life December 13, 2023. She was born April 6, 1933 in Meridian, MS the daughter Charlie and Florence Gordon. Hattie lived in Rockford since 1976 coming from Mississippi. She married Eli Davis, he preceded her in death. Hattie was a domestic engineer many years. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Mississippi and United Faith Missionary Baptist Church. She attended schools in Mississippi.

Hattie leaves to cherish many loving memories,  son, Mars (Teresa) Skinner; three daughters, Dorothy Young, Annie (Andrew) Jones and Carolyn Gordon; 24 grandchildren; a host of great and great great grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Hedge, Lenora Porter and Jennie Whitley; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter, Annie Dandridge; son, Samuel Lee Skinner; 2 grandchildren, Tessola Young and Jerrell Simmons; 4 sisters; and 3 brothers.

Services  will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.