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Cheryl Denise "Nisey" Davis Ross

August 3, 1959 — September 26, 2020

Cheryl Denise Davis Ross, affectionately known as "Nisey", was born August 3, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the sixth of ten children. Cheryl graduated from Lincoln West High School in Cleveland. After graduating, she studied to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant, and she was a Nurse Tech for more than twenty years. Cheryl moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1997. Cheryl enjoyed shopping, helping and taking care of others, cooking, dancing, having parties and most of all spending time with all her grandchildren. On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Cheryl entered eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Ross; father, William H. Davis; mother, Betty Jean Davis; sisters, Victoria Merrick and Katrina Davis; brother, Patrick Davis; and sister-in-law, Alberta Davis. Cheryl is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Davis; brothers, Darrell Davis, William N. Davis, Ricky (Betty) Davis, Michael (Vanessa) Davis, and Willie (Judy) Davis; children, Antjuan Davis, Lawrence (LeTisha) Davis Antinette (John) Davis and Jason (Alethea) Davis; grandchildren, Antynyse (Jarod) Davis, Craig Wilson, Jr., Jianna Davis, Jaylin Davis, Jordyn Davis, Kamryn Davis, Kamari Davis and Julius Davis; great-grandchildren, Journey Jackson and Jarod S. Jackson Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Monday, October 5, 2020

10:00am - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service (Main Lobby)

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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Walk-Through Viewing

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Between 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., doors will open for a walk-through viewing with staggered admission of up to 25 people at a time. For the mutual wellness and respect of those present, all visitors must wear an appropriate face covering, apply an alcohol-based hand sanitizer spray upon entry, and maintain proper distancing according to current public health guidelines. We encourage you to utilize Cheryl’s memorial celebration wall to view her video tribute, send flowers, and share your expressions of sympathy and support for the family. A receptacle will also be available for on-site collection of sympathy cards and condolence letters.

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service

720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

In order to ensure adequate physical distancing in accordance with current public health guidelines, attendance/seating for this service will be limited to a total of no more than fifty (50) people, including family, clergy and friends.

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