Mary Dorothy (Arnold, Parish) Davis

Mary Dorothy (Arnold, Parish) Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 93 in her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 15, 1931, in Lexington, GA to the late Joseph Samuel Arnold and Clarice Lee Arnold Lankford. Dot was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Parish, son in law, Donald Colborn, sister, Rachel Morris and brother, Bennie Lankford.

Dot moved to the Covington area when she was around 17 years of age from Union Point/Crawfordville. She moved here to work for Exie and Otis Parish at their restaurant called “Mom’s Place” which was located where the John Deere building now stands. There she met Leon Parish whom she married. Together they had four children. From there she worked her way to opening her own place called “Dot’s Diner” in Conyers; famously known for its superburger.

Dot was a member of The First Wesleyan Church in Covington for many years where she held multiple positions. But her love was for her girls’ Primary Class that she taught for many years. She poured her heart into those young ladies. Dot had a beautiful voice and sung in the choir. 

Dot is survived by her loving family. Son, Thomas Parish, daughters, Barbara (Herb) Ruecksties and Belinda Colborn. Grandchildren, Leigh Arnold, Misty (Chris) Burton, Brandy Adams, Mindy Greene (Chris) and Shane (Leila) Parish, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Davis will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, 1:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. George Clackum officiating, and interment following in Covington City Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home two hours prior to her service, from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.