Resident of the Month

Sybil Joan Davis was born on January 7th, 1941 in Piedmont, SC to William Edward Davis and Sybil Boiter Davis. She was raised on the “Mill Hill” on Spring Street in Piedmont, SC. She had a younger sister named Macy who was three years younger. Their mother was fatally injured in a car accident when Joan was twelve and they were raised by their grandmother. Troy Bennett and Joan Davis were married in January. Troy was seventeen and Joan was fifteen. They had two children Troy (Eddie) Bennett and William (Eric) Bennett, the boys were twelve years apart. Troy and Joan were married for sixty-seven years. Joan lost the love of her life on June 22nd, 2023. She has seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of whom are the apple of her eye. Joan also has a yellow labrador retriever named Sunny Boy who she absolutely adores. Joan is of the Baptist faith and is a member of Oak Grove Independent Baptist Church in Piedmont, SC. She had several jobs over the years as well as being a homemaker. Joan worked at JC Penney as a switchboard operator and was a receptionist at the Horton Law Firm in Greenville, SC. She had many hobbies over the years, but her favorite pastime was visiting yard sales on Saturday and regular visits to thrift stores, always searching for a deal. Joan moved to Oakview park in August 2024 and has adjusted well and has made many friends with residents and staff.