Audrey Davenport

January 1, 1917 - June 1, 2019

Audrey Victoria Proffitt Davenport, age 102 passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Brian Center in Spruce Pine. She was born Jan 1, 1917 in Burnsville to Rassie and Janie Jones Proffitt. She married Henry Clay Davenport on August 18, 1945. Clay passed away December 2, 1959. Audrey, known to many, as “Nana” was a talented seamstress to family and friends for many years, displaying a wonderful knack for creating beautiful clothing and other items. She sewed many wedding gowns and dresses for several young ladies and always added her own touch. One of her greatest pleasures was attending the Spruce Pine United Methodist Church where she was the oldest member. She loved to make items for the yearly bazaar at the church. She lived a full life through simple pleasures of spending time with family and friends. For several years she was a caregiver for her father, mother and brother Arnold. During this time she was a member of the Bald Creek Methodist Church Ladies group. She enjoyed the times of quilting, traveling with them, and being a part of their weekly gathering. In the summer Audrey enjoyed working in her flowers and especially her garden. She always seemed to have an abundance of vegetables to put away for the winter. In addition to her parents and her husband, her brothers Otto, Otis and Arnold, sisters Dorothy, and Opal and son-in-law, Ronnie Parsley preceded her in death. Left to remember Audrey is her son Richard (Benna) Davenport, daughter Janie Parsley, grandsons Shane (Deborah) Parsley, Clay (Cathy) Davenport, great-grand children, Jacob Davenport, Tyler Parsley, Caleb Parsley and Hannah Parsley and step great grandson Daniel King. Also 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Maphra Robinson for being a wonderful and caring friend for many years. Also thank you to Ima Conroy for friendship and giving Audrey her church news. Thank you to all the staff at Brian Center for the care given to Audrey. To abide with Audrey’s wishes, there will be a memorial service at Spruce Pine United Methodist Church at 2 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Troxler. In lieu of flowers and food, please consider making a donation in Audrey’s memory to the Gideon’s International or to a ministry of your choice. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Audrey Davenport’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home of Spruce Pine is honored to be assisting the Davenport family. Mrs. Davenport’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.