Ruth Elizabeth Loving Davis (better known as Ruthie) passed from this life on Saturday, July 26, 2025 surrounded by love and joy after a year long battle with heart failure. Even in the end, Ruthie demonstrated grace and love including her last act of generosity, sharing an angelic smile with her youngest grandchild Daniel when he kissed her to say goodbye. Her smile was the last thing she shared before she took her last breath. Ruth was born June 24, 1952 and is preceded in death by her parents Jackson and Anne Loving.

Ruthie’s smile, more than that, her unmistakable laugh, positivity, and faith, were the gifts she generously shared with those around her. Her husband, Ikie, would say that his wife knew no strangers because even if she didn’t know who you were she made you feel like family. Ruthie leaves behind a legacy of faith, love and generosity.

Ruth attended the Boston Public School System and Jeremiah E. Burke High School. Afterwards she attended Barrington College where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education. Years into her teaching career working full- time and raising two boys, she went back to school and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from Curry College. She retired from the Boston Public School System after 38 years of faithful service as a second-grade teacher. Ruth was an avid sports fan preferring to watch basketball and football on TV and of the two; football was her favorite.

As dedicated as she was to her family, Ruthie was an equally committed disciple of Jesus Christ. She served as secretary of the Massachusetts District Young People’s Council earlier in her faith walk. Later in life she dutifully read the announcements at Emmanuel Temple for several years.

One of Ruthie’s proudest moments was watching both her sons get baptized together in Jesus’ Name at the Faithful Church of Christ in Dorchester. She wanted nothing more than for her sons to develop their own personal relationship with Jesus and to God be praised, they have and are raising their children to do the same.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years Ikie Davis, Sr., Nottingham, NH; sister Natalie Loving, Dorchester, MA; sons: Charles Kenneth Botts, III (Rachel); Troy Jackson Botts; stepson Ikie Davis, Jr (Kristen); stepdaughter Danielle Gathers (Terrance); sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law and a great host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be held at Emmanuel Temple Church, 471 Warren Street, Dorchester on Saturday, August 9th from 10-11AM. Funeral Service will begin at 11AM. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Like Ruthie, the Legacy of Excellence Foundation places a premium on quality education and the impact that learning can have on the lives of young people. Therefore, to honor the legacy and memory of Ruth Elizabeth Loving Davis, Legacy of Excellence Foundation has established this fund in her name for teacher development and youth scholarship. Under strict, specific criteria, this fund will support both educators and youth scholars seeking to improve themselves through continuing education programs.

For the love of learning, join us in honoring the life and legacy of Ruthie by contributing to the Ruth Elizabeth Loving Davis Fund.