of West Memphis, AR
August 10, 1937 - July 9, 2023
Mary Kathryn Davis Davis, age 85, passed from this life on Sunday, July 9 in West Memphis, AR surrounded by her children. She was the first child of Robert and Carmen Smith Davis and was born on August 10, 1937.
Mary was a woman of varied interests including a goal of visiting all 50 state capitals and nearly accomplished that goal, she loved riding snow mobiles in the mountains of Wyoming and Montana, she loved yellow roses and she loved attending George Strait concerts all over the country. Mary was a long-time member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clarence (Dave) Davis. As a Navy wife, she followed him to Navy bases around the Eastern seaport of the US. Upon his retirement from the Navy, they settled in West Memphis, where Dave had a second career at St. Jude Hospital. Also preceding Mary in death were her parents; two brothers, Gary and Don Davis; her granddaughter, Jennifer Ross and her grandson, Josh Waddel.
Surviving family includes her children, Robin Smith and Cheri Davis of Marion, AR; Scott (Sharon) Davis of Fayetteville, AR; grandchildren, Robert (Meagen) Smith, Taylor (Daniel) Meadows and Tyler (Madi) Davis; great grandchildren, Alan, Aiden, Isabella, Robbie and Lily Smith, Patience Ross, Jayden and Carmen Johnson and Declan Davis; brothers, Jim Davis, Roger Davis, Alfred Davis and Marty Davis and sisters, Brenda Thakkar and Donna Dauphin.
A Celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, July 22 at the Missouri Street Church of Christ. A reception and visitation will be held at 12:00 noon with the service starting at 1:00 pm. The service will be officiated by Mr. Lyndal Dale of the Missouri Street Church of Christ.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707351000.
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12 Condolence(s)
Mike Burns
Sunday, July 23, 2023
My condolences to you, Robin, and your siblings. I’ve got fond memories of your sweet mother. I’m sure she is rejoicing in heaven now.
Amy Thakkar
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
We all have such great memories of Aunt Mary. She was so sweet and funny! She's one great angel!
DickieAnn Lashlee
Thursday, July 13, 2023
We will miss Mary in our monthly Mid Continent gatherings. She was so sweet and we all enjoyed our times together. I know I will see her again some day.
She was loved!
Janiel Martin
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Mary was a precious sweet soul who was kind to everyone!
Dot and Jerry Clements
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Rest In Peace my dear friend! She was a soft spoken kind person that will be missed! May her family find comfort in Jesus’ loving arms as they continue without her...Cherish the memories!
Tammy Smith
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
My deepest sympathy
Melinda Burcham
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Patience-Your great-grandmother sounds like a great lady with a lot of family that loved her. Prayers for comfort during this time.
Bryan Barrett
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Mary was always kind to me. My condolences and prays.
Lynda Hall
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Mary was a bright light in this world. Such a kind gentle soul. She will be missed.
Robert E Donner
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
May you rest in the peace that only God can give. My deepest condolences ðŸ™
Perry McNabb
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
My heart goes out to you, Scott!
Miss Mary was a second mom to me. She and Mr. C always treated me one of their own.
I will always remember the sweet and kind lady that she was!
Soar with angels 😇!
Cassy
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved meeting Ms. Davis and she has such a great sense of humor I will not forget. I will miss her deeply. XO