Bernella Ann Davison

Bernella Ann was born Feb.27,1950, in Toledo, Ohio, to Isaac Sr. and Edna Stubblefield — a blessed union in which Bernella was the second of seven beautiful children: Izetta, Michael, Isaac Jr., Brenda, Wanda (Judgie) and Rhonda. At a young age she accepted Christ at Third Baptist Church. She married Ronald Spencer in 1975. To this union they had two sons: Terrence and Brian Spencer. She attended Toledo Public Schools, and graduated from Scott High School in 1968. She attended the University of Toledo and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She then continued her education and went onto graduate school, where she obtained her Masters Degree in Education in 1972. From 1972 to 2002, she spent her life spreading her love of art to thousands of students by teaching 7th and 8th grade Art in schools all across the city of Toledo. Those schools included Pickett, Sherman, Deveaux, East Toledo, Robinson, McTigue, The Toledo Museum of Art and The University of Toledo where she helped many students get art scholarships. She also specialized in special education and supported students to cope through art. She orchestrated art enrichment programs, after school art activities and special projects and also provided lunch for youth at the Toledo Mott Branch Library—That was ultimately her passion. For many years she traveled from Florida to Ohio to teach art programs at the library, alongside visiting her family and friends. She taught Sunday school and vacation bible school at Warren AME Church. She also enjoyed playing couples golf, tennis, exercising, music and capturing images with her camera. She loved all types of art, making handmade quilts and African-American dolls. Later in her life she married Dr. DeWitt Davison and she loved it when they traveled together. She spent quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren who she adored. Her dedication to her family outweighed all of her accomplishments, as she had a heart of gold. Bernella (Bernie) , which she was affectionately called by her family and close friends, was preceded in death by her parents, her husband DeWitt, and brothers Isaac and Michael. She leaves to cherish her memory of her loving sons Terrence (Rhonda) Spencer and Brian (Lahoma) Spencer, four sisters: Izetta (Samba) Ndiaye, Brenda Price, Wanda Stubblefield and Rhonda Stubblefield, grandchildren: Diamond, Destinee, Brianna, Trevon, Treasure, Trenton, Kimora and Trinity, along with a host of family and close friends.

Bernella Ann Davison

February 27, 1950 - March 11, 2023