The family of Waito E. Davis has announced her passing, with funeral services scheduled to take place over two days in New York later this month, according to the Liberian Observer.

The services, set for April 23-24, 2026, will bring together family members and friends to honor Davis's life. Details of the arrangements reflect the practices common among Liberia's substantial diaspora community in the United States, where multi-day funeral observances often serve as important gathering points for families separated by distance.

New York is home to one of the largest concentrations of Liberian immigrants in the United States, with communities particularly established in the boroughs of Staten Island and the Bronx. These communities have maintained strong cultural and familial ties to Liberia, even as many members have lived in America for decades.

The announcement, published in the Liberian Observer—one of Liberia's most widely read newspapers—ensures that news of Davis's passing reaches both those in the diaspora and family members who remain in Liberia. Such announcements serve a vital function in maintaining connections across the Atlantic, allowing those unable to travel to participate in mourning from afar.

Funeral practices within the Liberian-American community often blend traditional West African customs with American funeral conventions, creating ceremonies that honor both heritage and the realities of life in the diaspora. The two-day format typically allows for extended family and community members to travel from various parts of the United States to attend.

Further details about Davis's life and the specific locations of the funeral services were not immediately available.