of Paris, AR

November 26, 2020

Charlotte Davis, 84, resident of Paris, Arkansas, passed away in Owensville, Missouri on Thursday, November 26, 2020 with her family by her side.

Charlotte was born January 2, 1936 in Paris, Arkansas to Roland O. Downs and Nora Faye (Biggs) Downs. Charlotte Ann enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and teaching. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of the Ozarks and her Master of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas. Early in her career, she performed and toured with the Metropolitan Opera in St. Louis. In 1994, she was listed in the Who's Who of American Educators. After over 34 years of teaching, she retired from the Paris School District. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being active with her church, singing in the church choir, performing with the senior Keenagers, and performing in the annual Owensville Christmas Pageant.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Nora Faye (Biggs) Downs; one sister, Sharon Kaye Downs; a brother-in law, Don Fairbanks and a niece, Jade Phelps.

Charlotte is survived by her two sons, Scott Davis of Bentonville, Arkansas, Todd Davis, of Owensville, Missouri; one daughter, Ann Harris and husband, Dale of Columbia, Missouri; a brother, Darien Downs and wife, Virginia of Paris; one sister, Karen Fairbanks of Paris; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

The family would like to give special thanks to all of the family members, physicians, nurses, and staff that have been part of her care.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris with burial following at Paint Rock Cemetery south of Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris

Pallbearers will be Daniel Phelps, Jim Sidwell, Bart Bates, Cedric Reese, Bill Young and Dain Downs.

For those family members and friends unable to attend visitation due to travel and social distancing guidance's during this Covid pandemic, you are invited to sign the Roller Funeral Home Guest Book at your convenience and/or visit the Facebook page after the service.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com