Helen (Ray) Davis, age 85, passed away peacefully October 1, 2016 at her residence in Carrollton, Ga. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert, of 66 years of marital bliss. She was born January 25, 1931 in Cleburne County, Alabama. Helen was a graduate of Berry College and spent her professional career in nursing. She later began a teaching career in nursing at Carroll Technical College until her retirement. She was honored with numerous awards for her exemplary career in teaching by Carroll Technical College and the State of Georgia. After her retirement, Mr. And Mrs. Davis began traveling extensively with friends and family. Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing the piano, and Scrabble. She was also an avid car racing and Braves fan. In her earlier years she was well noted for her unique talent in telling jokes around the table after a family meal. Helen had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Mount Holly Church. She is survived by her two children, daughter Jayne E. Gunby and son Randall L. Davis; six grandchildren: Bartley S. Casey, J. Matthew Gunby, Christa D. Good, Vanessa V. Davis, Daniel L. Davis, Tracy Jernigan; and six great-grandchildren: Connor A. Casey, Logan T. Casey, Gavin L. Gunby, J. Caden Gunby, Jr., Mackenzie Good and Meghan Good. She is also survived by two siblings, Ellen Ray Bailey and Jimmy Ray. Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, October 09, 2016 at 2:30 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Phillip Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 PM until the time of service. Interment will follow in Carroll Memory Gardens. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.