Davis, Jeanne Ackiss, of Milton, formerly of College Park, Maryland and Dallas, Texas, died peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton. She was 96.

Born in Washington, D.C. on November 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Smallwood Ackiss and the late Thelma (Davis) Perry. Jeanne was raised in Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma City, and attended local schools. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her master's degree in Social Work from Saint Louis University. Jeanne worked as a Medical Social Worker for many years and retired in 2015 at the age of 90. She loved her work and the relationships she built throughout the years.

Jeanne had an entrepreneurial spirit. In 1977, Jeanne founded Astrol-Items, Inc., a business that marketed unique zodiac symbols that she designed. Jeanne also had a deep faith, and in 1982, she published a book of poems "On Wings of Jehovah", Inspired Verses of Salvation. During her lifetime she was a member of several social clubs, including AKA Sorority, The Smart Set, The Set, Links, Inc., The Circle-Lets, Inc. and many others.

Jeanne was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank L. Davis Jr., who died in 2000. The two married on September 14, 1956 and together they shared 44 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Terri T. Davis of Boston, and Frank L. Davis III and his wife Beth of Milton. Jeanne was the loving grandmother of Molly C. Davis of New York City, and William L. Davis of Washington D.C. She was the dear sister of Dorothy Patricia Simmons and her husband William of Philadelphia, Bobbie Polston and her husband Kenneth of Maryland, and the late Dr. Smallwood Ackiss, Jr. and his surviving wife Valerie of Virginia. Jeanne is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday, October 6, 2022, 3-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy.

Jeanne will be interred privately in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Jeanne's name to The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 650 S Griffin St., Dallas, TX 75202 or by visiting: https://www.tbaal.org/donate/.

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeanne Davis

11 Entries

Tony Consalvi Jr

October 3, 2022

We met in Boston when she was visiting Terri
She will be missed

Gerald Vails

October 2, 2022

Frank and Terri,
We are both surprised and saddened with news of your mother passing.
I trust we all shall find solace in knowing she touched so many people with her kind and compassionate spirt.
We met Jeanne and Frank in1999 while living in Westchester Towers in College Park.
May God keep you strong.
Gerald and Ann

Deborah ( Binky ) Seay

October 1, 2022

I liked Jeanne from the day that Frances Howell introduced her to me her house in Philly as a Smart Set sister from Dallas. May God rest her soul.

I liked Jeanne from the day about 35 years ago when she was introduced to me as a Smart Set sister and friend by Frances Howell at her house A truly joy filled day! Mat Jeanne's soul rest in peace and rise in glory

Chief Edwin Ezeala

September 30, 2022

Tribute to my beloved mother.
Mom, I will really miss you and your motherly advice, you used to give me for the past 20 years, even when I left, you still tried so hard to get in touch with me. You thought me what life is all about. What a wonderful mother, so caring that you can never depart from my memory. Because I can't forget your word of encouragement and don't give up in life, no matter the challenges. I will always love you dearly even as that golden has stopped beating. May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Chief Edwin Ezeala.

Harriett Stambaugh

September 29, 2022

I remember Jeanne as a fine friend who always said the appropiate and supportive comments. A great person who really cared!

Patti Perry Simmons

September 27, 2022

Memories of Jeanne will comfort me the rest of my life---good memories of calm, soothing advice that uplifted me, funny stories that made me laugh, childhood memories like my first birthday party, age 3 at Jeanne and (brother) Bully's apartment in Nashville, yearly visits to Dallas, eating Texas BBQ, and last but not least, going to casinos---Jeanne loved poker machines. She missed the second half of "Hair" in Vegas playing a poker machine. Jeanne loved life, she lived it to the fullest , and we, who were fortunate enough to know her, are so much the better. Rest now, Jeanne, Lovingly, Patticake Girl

Barbara Ricard Landix

September 27, 2022

To Terry and Frank,
My friend Jeanne had an enormous love of life, a generous heart and she never met a stranger. It was a pleasure to know her and to share friendship. I pray that the good and beautiful times you shared with her will sustain you through this loss. She is now in the light of God and her soul is at peace.
A friend,
Barbara Ricard Landix

Curtis King

September 26, 2022

What a wonderful life, elegant lady, strong woman and remarkable human being! I´ve know her for over four decades and she was one of my ardent supporters, a trusted confidant, my inspiration and a part of my extended family! Whenever she and I would talk, the conversation would last literally for HOURS!!! Whenever I was at the darkest point of my life, I could ALWAYS count on Jeanne to be that glimmer shinning light of hope to lift and guide me! When she and Dr. Davis moved from Dallas to Washington, DC, I felt like a sinking hole had been plunged into my chest! But it was only the miles that separated our long and endearing friendship! It was without doubt that I could pour my soul out to her and not feel ridicule or guilty for whatever I was experiencing! She may have been 96, but she was current!! She proved that age is absolutely nothing but a number!! I feel her power and presence now more than ever. I´m totally confident that she´ll continue to champion my work, with my mother and the rest, here on earth in the spiritual realm. My GOD, what an awesome lady that God sculptured and I am so grateful that God fixed it for our paths to cross!

Your Godson,
Curtis King
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL)
Dallas, Texas & Washington, DC

Toni Parisi

Sent Flowers

Michael Prince

September 26, 2022

The McShann family has lost another icon; but the life lessons that she taught us will live on through all her children on McShann.
Terri and Frank; my deepest condolences , and thank you for sharing your mom with all of us.
Much Love !