Emorene Nicole "Nikki" Cousins Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Emorene Nicole Cousins Davis (known as Nikki), 78, of Youngstown, Ohio received her wings from the Lord on Sunday, November, 1, 2020. She was born September 30, 1942 in Fairmont WV, the first child of the late Rose A. Rolls Cousins and Theodore Walter Cousins. (Her mother was the first African American female licensed civilian pilot inducted as an honorary member of the Tuskegee Airman) She received her early education at Dunbar School in Fairmont WV and was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, class of 1960. Nikki attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Pledged Delta Sigma Public Service Sorority, Inc in 1961, becoming chapter President of Alpha Chi Chapter. Nashville was one of the most active cities during the Civil Rights Movement, and Nikki became very active on campus attending rallies and marches. This had a huge effect on her view of being active in the community and seeing that all people are treated equal. She moved to Cleveland, OH, worked as a social worker, and married Robert Lee Davis, Jr on Sept 3, 1966. Soon after giving birth to their first daughter, Stacy Lynne Davis in 1968, they moved to Hiram, OH and she became a homemaker. In 1972, the family moved to Austintown, OH where Nikki became a parent coordinator for Youngstown Area Community Action Council better known as Head Start/My Cap. After the birth of their third daughter, Robin Lanele Davis in 1976, the family moved to Youngstown, OH. Nikki continued to worked at Head Start for 36 years with the final title of Parent Involvement Manager retiring in 2009. Nikki stayed active with Delta Sigma Theta, Inc joining the Youngstown Alumni Chapter. She was involved in just about any event held in the community especially those for education, domestic abuse, Alzheimer’s. She was most active in voter registration drives, working the polls on election days, and being an active campaign member for candidates running for office such as current State Representative Marsha Fudge. Nikki was a faithful Episcopalian, and member of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church until it was closed then demolished in 2019. Nikki would often visit churches of all faiths including participating in Bible study groups at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She joined the Youngstown Community Choir in the 1980’s performing in several area concerts. Her passions were line dancing and photography! You would always see her with a camera in hand. She was well known for her cooking especially baked goods. She was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a huge fan of Lebron James, and there was no sport she did not understand or watch whenever she had the chance. Her earthly family missing her most are her husband, Robert L. Davis, Jr.; her sister, A. Michele Moore of Washington, DC; her daughters, Stacy L. Davis, Robin L. Davis and her grandson, Ethan E. Oxendine, all of Charlotte, NC; four nieces, Adrianne J. Moore and Courtney A. Moore both of Washington, DC, Debora (Rick) Waugh and Pam (John) Riley of Charlotte, NC; nephew, John L. Holyfield, Jr of Charlotte, NC; great nephews Donovan Holyfield and Nathaniel Holyfield of Fairfax, VA, Christopher M. Thomas of Washington, DC; several great nieces, nephews and cousins including her sister/cousin, Judy (De'Andrea) Bussey of Fairmont, WV; her extended family friends and many who called her Mom and Gram Nikki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kristin Leah Davis; one nephew, D. Grant Bussey; brothers -in- law, Jim Davis, John L. Holyfield, Sr., Robert J. Moore; and sisters-in-law Jenny Davis, Roberta Woods Freeman. Until we can hold you close again blessed angel of ours, we will hold you close in our hearts!!

Emorene Nicole "Nikki" Cousins Davis

September 30, 1942 - November 1, 2020