After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Ann Marie Davis died on September 3rd, 2015 in Napa, CA at the age of 48.
Ann was born on April 3rd, 1967 in Farmington, MI, to father Charles R. Davis, Sr. and mother Barbara A. Davis, who predeceased her. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Bishop Borgess HS in 1985. Annie lived in Salt Lake City and then Los Angeles before finding her true home in Napa Valley. She had a passion for wine and hospitality. She was an avid student, educator, and mentor in the wine business. Most recently, she worked at Joseph Phelps Winery and touched many people in the time she was there. As a devoted Detroit Lions fan she loved her fantasy football group and looked forward to the season every year. Annie easily acquired friends wherever she went. She is remembered for her contagious laugh, sharp wit, occasional “inappropriate” humor, and sweet spirit. She remained a brave, stoic woman, even throughout her final weeks.
Ann is survived by her brother Charles, Jr. “Chip”’, sister-in-law Beth, and her nephews Perry and Mitchell.
Please join us as we raise a glass for our dear Annie in celebration of her life. September 25th, at Bacco Ristorante 29410 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield, 4-5 p.m. family will be received and 5-8 p.m. all are welcome. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Ari Umutyan, Ann’s doctor, for fighting as hard as her and the staff of Queen of the Valley Hospital for their constant, caring treatment.
Tributes
Leave a tributeIt has been a sweet 6 years being your friend and sharing precious moments together. You will continue to remind me to find humor in life and douse it with good vino, good company and to dance my ass off! I love you and miss you too much already, my sista!! Save me some of the good stuff when I see you again. XOXO
Words will never convey how sad I feel about your Annie. She was such a valiant strong woman, who loved you all!! She was such a proud aunt!
We had so many good memories of shared holidays and vacations up north.
I am so glad to know she was living where she wanted to be and doing what she loved. Not many can say that!
She was much too young and yet she did it all with such good grace and style!
Love you all.