Anneliese Davis

Tupelo - Anneliese Herz Davis, 80, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at her daughters residence after an extended illness. She was born August 21, 1928, in Wiesbaden, Germany to Karl and Maria Kling Herz. In 1949, she moved to Mississippi, settling in Natchez in 1960, where she raised her family and lived until her health began to decline. She then lived in Gulfport for six years before coming to Tupelo six months ago. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her homemade rolls which were served in area restaurants and Bed and Breakfasts of Natchez. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of the Pilgrimage Garden Club and Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez.

Private Services for the family will be Saturday in the Louise Bland Chapel of First United Methodist Church with Rev. Raigan Miskelly officiating. Burial will be in Tupelo Memorial Park. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Marianne Koberger (Karl) of Gulfport and Elsie White (Dr. Dick White) of Tupelo; two sons, Bill Davis (Dottie) of Mandeville, La. and Chuck Davis (Loran) of Newnan, Ga.; three sisters, Else McCarty of Garland, Tex., Lieselotte Roth, and Erma Dieges, both of Germany; ten grandchildren, Lisa Harrell (Scott) of Mobile, Ala., Jason Koberger (Jennifer) of Gulfport, Shelley Miller (Jason) of Tupelo, Tracy Peters (Silas) of Daphne, Ala., Amanda Davis of New Orleans, Will Davis, Rachel Davis, and John Davis all of Mandeville, La., Jordan Davis and Ross Davis, both of Newnan, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, Evan and Emma Harrell of Mobile, Ala. and Davis and Dylan Miller of Tupelo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Karl and Heinz Herz; and a sister, Honneroe Herz.

Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons.

Memorials may be made to The Chartwell Center, 4239 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70115.