Agnes Davis, who was also called Ms. Brown, and affectionately known as Momma Agnes or Aunt Agnes was born June 20, 1909 to the late Katherine and John Isaac Simms in Charles County, Maryland. On February 21, 2011 she quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal.

She had seven brothers, Clarence Simms (Chief), John Isaac Simms, Jr. (Uncle Jack), Joseph Simms, Jerome Simms (Uncle Jerry), William Simms (Uncle Willie), Perry Simms (Uncle Buster) and Edward Simms, four sisters, Madeline Gray, Catherine Simms (Aunt Cabbie), Sarah Queen (Momma Sarah) and Mary Simms.

When she was eleven years old, she moved to New York City to live with her Aunt Margaret. She was initially interested in nursing, but found it was more profitable working in the domestic field. While living in New York, she met and married Golden Davis. They were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Cynthia Simms Smallwood. After the death of her husband and her retirement, Momma Agnes returned to Charles County, Maryland. She later met Thomas Brown (Poppa Brown) who became a dear friend and constant companion until his death. She then moved to Washington, DC to live with her daughter and her family.

Family was very important to her. She was not hesitant about sharing her love. She would always say to her family, "I love all yall." She would allow the children in the family to visit during the summer. Many of us have very fond memories of the times spent with her at her home. It was there we learned the fundamentals of housekeeping. If you did not know how to make up a bed before you arrived, she would see to it you knew before you left. Momma Agnes was known, even in her later years, for her playful, cunning personality and quick wit. Just before one of her clever remarks to someone, Momma Agnes would get a twinkle in her eyes and her face would light up with that beautiful sly smile. When that happened, you knew a battle of wits was about to go down. Needless to say, she provided hours of fun and laughter to all. At her 99th birthday party, she was heard by many saying "what's that ninety-nine doing on that cake, take that first nine and turn it upside down and make it a six. It should say sixty-nine – not ninety-nine." When asked about getting married again, she would quickly say, "I would love to get married. But, I want a young man, I can't do anything with an old one!"

Her energetic spirit would not allow her to sit still for too long. If she was in the room when family members started to walk out the door, she would boldly say, "I want to go! Where we going? Grab my purse … I'm ready to go!" She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. If there was a family event planned and the host knew she was coming, there would have to be a card table set up for her. If you were willing, she would gladly give you a lesson. She could sit down at a card table at 6:00 in the evening and still be there at 6:00 in the morning. In later years, she was kept busy with activities at the Clark Center for Senior Citizens and caring for her doll baby, Baby Sarah.

She leaves behind a devoted brother and sister, Willie Simms and Sarah Queen, two sister in-laws, Eleanor Simms and Bernice Simms and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Her viewing will take place on Wednesday, March 2nd, 8am until Mass of Christian Burial 10am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPlata, MD 20646. Interment Church Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home, PA, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640.