Mary Helen Davis was born in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Langston Earley and Lillian Goggins on December 13, 1927.

Helen, also known as (Ma- Helen), attended Pittsburgh Public schools. In April 27, 1944, she gave birth to her only son, George Earley, he was the apple of her eye.

She was a domestic engineer for 20 years and worked for many wealthy families in the Pittsburgh area. She was well known in the community.

In the 1960s, Helen started her own business. She opened a BBQ grill shack in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and then a second one in the Homewood area. Many of the local residences loved to come eat her famous barbecue ribs and potato salad.

Helen was baptized at Mount Ararat Baptist church where she was a faithful member. Helen loved to bowl; she joined a bowling league and was very competitive. She also loved to do needle point rugs and murals for her family and friends.

In 1964 she married the love of her life, the late Fred Davis Jr., who was a Corporal in the United States Army, and worked as a Medic. After his Honorable discharge, he worked 30 years with Price Waterhouse, where he later retired. Fred and Helen enjoyed retirement together.

In 1980s, she and Fred later moved and lived in Fort Washington, Maryland, where she could be closer to her son, George, his wife and their children.

In 2012, Helen moved with her son and his family to Dade City, Florida to enjoy the rest of her retired years. On January 13, 2019, Helen made her final move and went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Helen leaves to cherish loving memories: her beloved son, George Earley Sr., Fred Ellis Davis III, Luis Carter, (like a son), two stepdaughters: Kim Davis and Joyce Davis (deceased); and Great Niece Helen Diggs, Great Nephew S Hill (deceased) whom Nanny helped raise. Her sister Elizabeth Moore, three brothers: Albert (deceased), William (deceased), and Arthur Earley (deceased); Grandchildren; George Jr. (Irene) Earley, Eric (Jeannie), Earley, LaShon (Keith) Brice, Kimberly (Allen), Bernadette (Tres), Fred IV (Rebecca), Hamilton (LaToya); Great -Grandchildren: Elias, Imari, Patrick, Eric Jr., Barrington, Kayla, Richard, Jacqueline, Andrew, Fred V, Braden, Zuriyah, Dayja, Jayshia, Jayson, Ariyah, Jaylonna, Jayvian, Mark Jr., Jayda, Serenity and DaMari; Her dearest friends Merna Hall, Betty Yates and Estela Rivera, Bert Payne; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

There will be a visitation on January 18 from 9-11 am with a service at 11 am at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 11441 US Hwy 301 Dade City, FL. Pastor Thomas Burns III of Life Church, Wesley Chapel will officiate the service.

Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Friday, January 18, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Funeral Service

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Friday, January 18, 2019 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions