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Anne Davenport Obituary

Anne Kinard Davenport ROCKY MOUNT, NC - Anne Kinard Davenport passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010. She was born December 26, 1931, daughter of Dr. Fredrick William and and Lina Barr Kinard of Charleston, SC. Anne was educated in Charleston city schools and was a graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount, NC, where she had served as a deacon and elder. Surviving are her husband, Travis Edwin Davenport; daughters, Alison Davenport, Laura McNeill and husband Danny McNeill, Anna Davenport and husband Pat Hurban; brother, Fredrick Kinard; stepmother, Betty Kinard. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lindsay Alexander, Travis Kirkpatrick, Lillian Hurban, and Zarina Davenport; also, Lauren McNeill, Kelly McNeill and Brad McNeill. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount, NC. The family will receive friends at the home, 2800 Carrington Road, Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Littrell-Thorpe Scholarship Fund, 153 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to Harrison Family YMCA, P. O. Box 4063, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. On-line condolences may be sent to the Davenport family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Arrangements by WHEELER AND WOODLIEF FUNERAL HOME, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. 27804. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 22, 2010.

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Don Eli

January 26, 2010

Anna I am so sorry for your loss. Youve been in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, I will be here for you.

Jen & Rob Newmeyer

January 25, 2010

Dear Anna,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an incredible woman and I'm glad I had the chance to meet her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...

January 25, 2010

We extend our heartfelt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Olin C. Barr and Family (Leesville, SC)

Pat and DD Barr

January 23, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Anne's family. May God Bless each of you.

Nicole Romig

January 22, 2010

Alison and Family,
Wishing you strength and healing in this time of loss and heartache. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your mother. There are some things that never, ever leave us.. a mother's love is one of them.
With Deepest Sympathy, Nicole Romig

January 22, 2010

Ed, Alison, Laura, and Anna

So sorry for your loss. Anne possessed one of the best of all human virtues, an appreciation for the ups and downs in life, and the ability to laugh and enjoy the company of others. I always loved being around her.

Peace, Tom High

January 22, 2010

My name is Rhonda Stroud. Anne was a great lady she made everyone smile she was around. I took clas with her a the YMCA.. She will be miss by everyone.

January 22, 2010

Dear Anna: You and your family are in our prayers, our hearts feel your pain and sorrow. Larry & Liz Motteler

Tim Rigsby

January 22, 2010

Fred and family,

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.

January 22, 2010

Fred I was sorry to hear about your sister, please know that my prayers are with you. Claude

January 22, 2010

Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your mother,my prayers are with you,and if I can help you in any way please let me know.

Dennis Connor
Wilmington,N.C.

January 22, 2010

Ed, Anna, Alison, Laura

Our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill & Ann Kilby Bertram

January 22, 2010

Fred,

We were saddened to hear about the loss of your sister. We will keep you in our prayers.

Gus & Trisha Gustafson

January 22, 2010

She will be missed by us also. Some time you have a favorate cousin and she was mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Raymond McDaniel

January 22, 2010

To all the family,
May peace be with you through this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. This is a sad time for the family here on earth, but have peace knowing that your loved one is in heaven walking the streets of GOLD.

Phyllis Mercer

Cheryl Yaccarino

January 22, 2010

Alison,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
May all the warm and special memories you shared with your mother stay with you and bring you comfort through all the days ahead.

If you need anything please do not hesitate to call.

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