of Hensley, AR
February 17, 1940 - August 5, 2014
Bettie Sue Gilbert Davidson, age 74, of Hensley, Arkansas, was born February 17, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Ruth Gilbert Gray and Vernon Gray; her father and stepmother, Willie Gilbert and Cora Gilbert; her sister, Willie Mae May; her brother, Johnny Gilbert; and her son, Vernon Edward (''June Bug'') Justice.
She is survived by her once husband and longtime companion, A.J. Davidson of Hensley, Arkansas; by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Justice Gordon and Danny Gordon of Mabelvale, Arkansas; her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Judy Davidson of Furlow, Arkansas; her daughter, Marsha Jenkins of Furlow, Arkansas; and her son, Dale Davidson of Eufaula, Oklahoma.
She is also survived by her sisters: Irene Doan (the late George Doan) of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Patsy Strickland (Bud) of Conway, Arkansas; Marie Gray of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Carmen Diffie (Johnny) of Sherwood, Arkansas; grandchildren: Donna Carol Gordon; Gena Justice; Carolyn Jo Justice; Donald Justice; Shane Gordon (Jessie) of Cat Springs, Texas; Aaron Davidson (Morgan) of Morgan, Arkansas; Mandy Garringer (David) of Furlow, Arkansas; and great grandchildren: Stormy Gordon; Brayden Gordon; Tyler Davis; Adam Gordon; Branden Gordon; Marlee Gordon; Kylee Gordon; and a host of family and friends.
A special thank you goes out to Lynn Rupe for the excellent care that she has provided for Bettie and her family.
Graveside services will be Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at Woodson Cemetery in Woodson, Arkansas and Brother Tony Farnam will be officiating. Services are being provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800.
In lieu of flowers, please consider at donation to a charity that provides care for the elderly and sick or a charity of your choice.
An open visitation for Bettie will be held Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
AJ and Family: You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Bettie will always live on in all our thoughts and memories. She was a lovely lady and I remember her as a gracious host to all who entered her home. God bless each of you.
My thought and prayers are with the family. Betty Sue was a great woman and I have so many wonderful memories of her.... From firework stand to fishing and her great food! Carolyn, my prayers are w/ you and Donna Carol. Love you guys!
I haven't gotten to see you since the summer of 2006. We spent many hours out on the rock dyke at the Arkansas River fishing. We had many long talks about life and it's ups and downs. You gave me a lot of good advice and I appreciated you more than you will ever know. I love you Bettie Sue; I know you are with your "June Bug" now. A.J. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Bettie Sue was a very special lady who will be greatly missed.
We will miss you Granny. You will always be in our hearts. Paw paw AJ we love you too. You have our deepest sympathies.
Bettie words can't say how much u will be mis. (The river hold a lot of memories of u) with all of us. Love u amd will mis u.
Lulu-lanaylia
I will miss u Betty sue and I love u! I will see u again soon! U will be missed love ya!
WE go back in life a long way first as neighbors and schoolmates (the good old days sure could use those again) then on to making our lives and growing up and never forgetting who we were or where we come from! Then you married into the family to a cousin who by the way is more like a brother to me so you became My Lil Sis. We always kept in touch and talked each other thru many good times and lots of sad ones,too!! I sure will miss you and the visits! God knew you were tired so He called you home! You have lots of FAMILY there so as you stroll over Heaven with them them we can look forward to seeing you again!! Until then we have our memories to keep us warm. Love you forever! Doug says Hello and sends his LOVE!!!!
I love u and will miss u aunt betty sue.
i love that and we will miss her so much R.I.P betty sue