Mary Gray Davis

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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Friday, August 21, 2015
5:00-8:00 pm
Service Schedule
Roller Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, August 22, 2015
2:00 pm
Cemetery
York Cemetery
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Pleasant Grove, AR  ...
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Wood-Lawn Heights
2800 Neeley Street
Batesville, AR  72501
Mary Gray Davis

of Batesville, AR

March 13, 1929 - August 18, 2015

Mary Gray Davis, 86, of Batesville died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at White River Medical Center.

Born March 13, 1929 in Melrose, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Walter Morris Gray and Edna Haliburton Gray.

She enjoyed watching soap operas, playing dominoes, crossword puzzles, dancing, music and cooking. Her specialties were chicken and dumplings and peach cobblers. She always had a smile on her face, liked talking on the telephone, and had a positive attitude. A wonderful caregiver, she was the thread that held her family together. She was a homemaker and was the bookkeeper at the Marcella Baptist Church where she was a member.

Survivors include three sons, Albert Wayne Davis of Mountain View, Walter K. Davis and his wife, Tammy, of Batesville and Howard L. Davis and his wife, Tanyua, of Pleasant Grove; one daughter, Marilyn D. Younger of St. James; nine grandchildren, Mandy Suzanne Younger, Haley Elaine Davis, Jeremy Florez, Blaine Florez, Phillip Ginn, Sharla Rivers, Shannon Smith, Nicole Leigh Bledsoe and Timothy Shane Rainey; and six great-grandchildren, Beau A. Bledsoe, Lexi V. Bledsoe, Arianna Florez, Lilly Smith, Tosha Smith and Emma Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Lod Gray, Barthalow Gray, Butler Gray, Walter F. Gray, John H. Gray and Hershel H. Gray; and four sisters, Lura Gray, Lola Davis, Altie Warren and Marie Case.

The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville with Justin Burge officiating.

Burial will be in York Cemetery at Pleasant Grove under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Rainey, Kent Brewer, Doug Davis, Terry "Tom" Younger, David Ivy and Jimmy Foster.

Honorary pallbearers are Walter Severs, Dr. Robert Walton, Fred Rhodes and the staff of Wood-Lawn Heights.

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Wood-Lawn Heights, 2800 Neeley Street, Batesville, AR 72501

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13 Condolence(s)
The Logan Family
Nashville,
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Saturday, August 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of Mary. She was one of the sweetest ladies we have ever known and a dear friend to our mother and all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Logan Family

Gene & Annette Blackwell
Mountain View,
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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family. I remember Mary while growing up in Pleasant Grove. She was a very sweet lady.

Dana Hoffnagle
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Friday, August 21, 2015

When I think of my Great Aunt Mary, I feel the warmth of her love, I hear her laugh, I see her beautiful smile. I am very PROUD to say I come from a long line of strong beautiful women and Aunt Mary was one of the best. Love, love, love her. Love Dana

Nancy Jayroe
Sulphur Rock, AR
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Friday, August 21, 2015

Dear Marilyn; So sorry for the loss of your Mom; things will never be the same. It was only 2Yrs ago that I lost my Precious Mother by way of death and it has not been an easy road to travel. But I want you to know that GOD is able to help you bare this task. I LOVE YOU and I am PRAYING for GOD'S PEACE to surround you and COMFORT you during this days ahead. IF I CAN DO ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW. With All My Love; Nancy Jayroe

Paul and Rita Case
Johnson City, KS
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Friday, August 21, 2015

We will miss her deeply, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Wish we
could be there!

Carolyn Gray
Batesville, AR
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Friday, August 21, 2015

RIP Aunt Mary. You will be missed.

Shirley Dietz
Aubrey,
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Aunt Mary was such a beautiful, happy lady! Loved her very much. Prayers for the family,

Jimmy Dean Case
Johnson City,
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Rest in pease Aunt Mary. Love You.

Gary & Nancy Hobbs
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Dear Walter & Tammy. We are so sorry about the loss of your sweet mother......Rest assured she is no longer suffering and is at peace. May the gracious Lord wrap his loving arms around you giving you peace and comfort......God bless. !!!! Gary & Nancy

Clayton Gay
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

I am so sorry Marilyn. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.

Jackie Hall
Euless, TX
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

I am sorry for your loss but you know she is at peace and was a wonderful example of a Mother.

Jackie Hall

Walter Severs
Yellville, AR
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

I have fond memories of Mary, and she will be missed.

RUTH STEWART
BATESVILLE, AR
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL MISS YOU.