Katie Freeman Davis

Katie Irene Freeman Davis, age 97, of Raleigh, formerly of Eagle Springs, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Transitions Life Center in Raleigh.

Born on October 28, 1928, in Moore County to Ira and Annie Jane Cagle Freeman. Katie was an active member of Pleasant View Friends Church for 70 plus years. She had a 40-year career at Carthage Fabrics Corp as a cloth grader.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Colon Davis; sisters Gracie Freeman, Bessie Lethco, Maggie Williams, and Mazie Johnson; and brothers Leonard, Albert, Robert, and Lester Freeman.

Katie is survived by her son, Donovan Davis of Eagle Springs, and daughter, Sandra Banker of Wake Forest. Grandchildren Laura Wood, Donnie Davis, Chris Dutton, and Jenifer Yokley, along with great-grandchildren Triston, Shea, David, Katey, Cheyanne, and Sara.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Pleasant View Friends Church at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Quint Dunlap and Reverend Jacelyn Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Pine Rest Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.

The Davis family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.