Oct. 12, 2026
Patricia Visage Davenport, age 90, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Born in Roberta, Crawford County, GA, she was the daughter of Bessie Mae Bray Powell and Frank Visage. The family greeted friends Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel.
Patricia made her home in Macon, Bibb County, and Haddock, Jones County, GA, where she created a life centered around family, faith, and education. A retired educator with the Bibb County Board of Education, she devoted her teaching career to the students of L.H.
Williams and Burdell-Hunt Elementary Schools in Macon. She was a member of Haddock Methodist Church.
Outside the classroom, Patricia discovered joy in life’s everyday pleasures.
She loved gardening, cooking, spending time with family, telling everyone about her grandchildren, and enjoying the beauty of each changing season at the lake. These special moments brought her happiness and created lasting memories for her beloved family and friends.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jonathan Barzillai “J.B.”
Davenport, Sr.; her son, Anthony Davenport; her daughter, Rebecca Sue Davenport Cranford; and her granddaughter, Ashton Clark.
She is survived by her sons, Jonathan Davenport, Jr., and Phillip Davenport.
She is also survived by loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, including Dr. Rachael Cranford Williams (Robin Williams), Rosanne Cranford Clark, Jessica Matthews, Crystal Davenport, Christopher Davenport, Lauren Williams Marletta (Zachary Marletta), Corey Williams (Jenny Williams), Courtney Clark, Janzlee Preston, and Kaylen Preston.
Patricia will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to education, her love for her family, and the treasured memories she leaves behind. Her influence will live on through the many lives she touched, in the classroom, in her community, and at home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, PO Box 26062, Macon, GA 31221. Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Please visit www.hartsmort. com to express your condolences to the family. Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane Gray, Georgia has been trusted with the arrangements.
