of Benton, AR
July 8, 1931 - October 8, 2015
Bobbie Jean Davis, 84, of Benton passed away October 8, 2015 in Little Rock. She was born July 8, 1931 to the late Jessie and Faye Marie (Morgart) Shepherd in Avilla, Arkansas.
She was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Benton. She worked several years at the grocery store owned by her parents, Shepherd's Town & Country and she was owner/operator of Jean's Hairstyles for 17 years. She also was a former member of Associated Women of Harding and worked as a Mary Kay Consultant for many years.
She had the heart of a servant. She was an excellent seamstress and cook, often preparing meals for the sick and shut-ins. She loved her flower garden and feeding and watching her hummingbirds.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Don Shepherd.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff, of the home; two sons, Carroll (Betty) Davis, Tom (Martha) Davis, all of Benton; one daughter, Janelle Davis Doyel of Franklin, TN; six grandchildren Doug (Joeleen) Davis, Jeremy (Teresa) Davis, Ashlee (Josh) Cross, Jeff Davis, Jessika Doyel, and Kymberly (Ben) Stonick; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12, 2015, 9 A M at Northside Church of Christ in Benton, with Bro. Joel Lewis and Bro. Jim Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
A time of visitation is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2 P M to 4 P M at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Corin Read Christian Camp, c/o Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East St., Benton, AR 72015, or Southern Christian Childrens Home,100 W. Harding St., Morrilton, AR 72110.
Carroll & Betty,
Ernie and I were so sorry to hear about your mother. We send our deepest condolence and prayers.
Just found out about Bobbie Jean. I always liked and respected her. Her and Floyce represented what I considered a true Christain from be. Your family will be in my prayers.
To the Davis family,
Our thoughts and prayers are being lifted for all of you.
Thank you for allowing us to care for Mrs. Davis during her time of illness, for this we were truly blessed.
Keep tight and always share her special memories and they will carry you thru the hard times.
Jeff and family,
Jean was such a wonderful person and Christian example for all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Dear Jeff and family,
Jean has meant so much to me, (as well as you, Jeff,) as I grew up in Benton and at Northside. Her sweet manner and smiling face was always so welcome and warming to me. What great friends Jean and Jeff have been for my parents for so many years. I pray for God to just hold all of you close as you go through this time without her on our earthly home. I know she will be missed by so many of us.
Much love to your entire family,
Donna Cobb Curtis
Jean will be missed! What a ray of sunshine and encouragement she was for all. We will miss her hugs and smiles! Will be praying that God's peace and comfort envelop you all. God bless you all.
Janelle and family
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers. God Bless each of you
Ola & Jim Bramlett
I have so many Memories of this beautiful Lady and her family growing up at Northside.
May God wrap his arms around each of you and help you during this time of sadness.
She will be missed by so many.