Meet Mother Davis!

Hey There, Ms. Viv ‘Nim Fanaticals!

With the recent news of Ms. Viv’s autobiography already in the process of publication, I thought I would introduce you to her best friend, Thelma Jean Davis. No, you’re not seeing double—this is a picture of Thelma Jean Davis, but she does get a lot of compliments about being Ms. Viv’s twin.

Ms. Thelma was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 8, 1930, the oldest of seven children. She married Raymond Davis in 1950, and to this children, three children were born. The Davises moved out west to Los Angeles, California in 1972 to seek a better life. Mrs. Davis was totally devoted to The Lord first, and her husband a close second. As a matter of fact, she took care of her husband up until his death in 1994. Nowadays, one can find Mrs. Davis at First Baptist Church (her church home of 36 years), or she can be found “causing trouble” with her best friend Ms. Vivian.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
My dear friend and fellow sister in Christ, Vivian Jones, went out evangelizing on Saturday, and helped a young lady who was in desperate need of help.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
I can only think of one—when Pastor Rich heard me talking about Li’l Jon and the Eastside Boys.

FAVORITE ACTOR: Denzel Washington

FAVORITE ACTRESS: Esther Rolle

FAVORITE SINGERS: Four Tops, Stylistics, Isley Brothers, Temptations… I can go on and on.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Sanford & Son and Good Times

FAVORITE MOVIE: Ray

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

FAVORITE CARTOON: The Jetsons

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

FAVORITE FOOD: Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Chocolate Chip

SECRET TALENT:
I have no secrets.

IN MY FREE TIME, I LIKE TO:
Go kickin’ it with Viv.

IF I COULD’VE DONE IT DIFFERENTLY:
I would have loved to have attended a Luther Vandross concert when I had the chance.

MY ROLE MODEL(S) GROWING UP:
Bernadette Thompson, my mother.

THE BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME:
My mom used to say to me, “When you become respectful, you become respected.” I pass that advice to my daughter and granddaughter.

SOMEONE WHO SHARES MY BIRTHDAY:
Roy Firestone, Kim Basinger, and Sinead O’Connor

MY DREAM/GOAL IN LIFE IS TO:
Live, Love, and Learn.

THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:
Stern, Sweet, and Loving

MY BEST FRIEND (ACE-BOOM-KOOM):
There can only be one—Vivian Jewel Jones

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT:
Other than the church, I would say—the mall.

IF I HAD ONE WISH:
Honestly, I don’t have to live to be 100… although that would be a blessing.

SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME:
Just to hear my granddaughter Brandi laugh, I will sometimes act like Aunt Esther on Sanford & Son… you ol’ heathen—Oh, Glory!