From 'Brecon and Radnor Express
and Powys County Times', Thursday 30 November 2006
Elizabeth Ann Davies
It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mrs Elizabeth Ann Davies of
Garnlwyd, Heol Senni who passed away peacefully at Pwll Isaf, Trecastle on March
13 2006 aged 78 years.
"Ninny" as she was affectionately known by the family was born at Blaennedd
Isaf, Ystradfellte and was a daughter for the late Thomas & Margaret Lewis. In
1944 she married Richard Morgan Davies and went to live at the Cwm,
Ystradfellte, where their children Tommy, Philip and Marion were born. In the
early 1950's the family moved to Garnlwydd, Heol Senni. At Garnlwyd there was
always a tremendous welcome for everyone who called to visit and there was
nothing she liked better than to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Ninny had a genuine love for sheep and she always
looked forward to the arrival of the lambs in the spring. A very caring and
sincere lady, Ninny liked to be surrounded by family and friends and will always
be remembered for her kindness.
A family service was held at Pwll Isaf, Trecastle followed by a service at St
Mary's Church, Ystradfellte. The large congregation present was testimony to the
esteem and respect in which she was held. The service was conducted by the Rev
John Scott and the Rev Mostyn Williams and Mrs Lynne Jones was the organist. The
chosen hymns were Mae d'eisiau Di Bob awr, Eli Jenkins' Prayer and The Old
rugged cross and 0 Fryniau Caersalem was sung at the graveside.
Funeral arrangements were carried out by E. J. Morgan & Son and the bearers were
Aled Lewis, Kenneth Morgan, Stuart Price, Gethin Morgan, Morgan Powell and Mike
Reed.
Family mourners were: Tommy Davies (son), PhilipMargery Davies (son and
daughter-in-law), MarionGoronwy Jones (daughter & son-in- law), SianNerys Jones,
Geraint, GarethSally Davies (grandchildren & grand daughter-in-law), Bryn,
Richard, Katie, Hannah, CeriMarina (great grandchildren).
Floral tributes were received from :- In loving memory of Mammy, sadly missed
and never forgotten, from Tommy. Treasured memories of Nini, forever grateful,
with fondest love, from Phil & Marje. To Mammy, time may pass and fade away -
Silent thoughts and memories stay - No longer in our lives to share - But in our
hearts you are always there, love Marion & Gron. Dear Ninny, you had so many
pleasant ways - you were so good and true - as long as life and memories last -
we will always remember you. lots of love, Sian & Nerys. With treasured memories
of Ninni, love Geraint, GarethSal. Thank you so much for all the fun we had and
the sweets that always came home with us, loving memories, Bryn, Richard,
KateCeri. Twinkle, twinkle little star -how I wonder where you are - up above
the world so high - like a diamond in the sky: We love you Ninny, Hannah x &
Maria x. With kindest thoughts and loving and fond memories of Dear Bess,
DelfinDavid. Happy memories of Aunty Bess, from MargaretJohn. Treasured memories
of Aunty Bess, from Lisa, Mervyn, Eleanor & Delyth. In loving memory of a very
special lady, and is sadly missed, love Eirian & Nancy. Cofion cynnes iawn am
ffrind annwyl a thyner, Sonia Mansel, Alud, Delyth a Menna, Aberpedwar. Our
thoughts are with you all at the passing over of Dear Bess, the Gentle Lady -
Fare well - It has been our pleasure and honour to know her, Faye & Mona.
Donations amounted to £1048 and were gratefully received by St Mary's Church,
Ystradfellte and the League of Friends of Brecon War Memorial Hospital. Floral
tributes were received from: Ynysfawr, Glanhydfe, Faith & family, Aberhydfe,
Cefn-Fedw Fawr, Caer Howell, BinnyGordon, Pont y fordd, Maesydd, GillTony,
Castell-du, Blaensenni, Hen Ysgol, Aberpedwar, Blaenedd and Garnwen.
Tommy, Phil, Marion and families wish to express their sincere thanks to family,
neighbours and friends for their many kindnesses, messages of sympathy, cards,
letters, flowers, donations and gifts received. Also to Doctors and Nurses from
the Brecon Group Practice for their support. To the Rev John Scott and the Rev
Mostyn Williams for officiating and Mrs Lynne Jones, the organist. Thanks also
to the ladies of Blas Y Bannau for providing the refreshments and to Mrs Joan
Morgan for her assistance and kindness. A special thank you to Mr Philip Morgan
for the dignified and respectful manner in which the funeral arrangements were
carried out.