of Yellville, AR
February 19, 1925 - January 12, 2023
Berneta Davenport, age 97, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Berneta Yarbrough Davenport was born in Tomahawk, Arkansas to Robert Monroe Yarbrough and Viola Strunk Yarbrough on February 19, 1925. She was so very proud to be a Tomahawk girl and to have grown up there with her siblings and many friends.
She attended school at both Bruno and St. Joe, graduating from St. Joe at only sixteen years old. She taught at Baker Springs for one year, where she rode to the school on horseback. By that time, WWII had taken many young men overseas, so she and her sister, Bonnie moved to Wichita, Kansas to work for Boeing Aircraft. They were real "Rosie the Riveters"!
Returning to Searcy county, Berneta married Holland Davenport on June 21, 1947 and they had two children, Monty and Holly. She loved her children with an unshakeable love, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In the early 1960s, Berneta and Retha Robison owned their own business, The Fabric Shop, where they tailor made clothes for men and women in the community. She later worked at "Zula's" and a few other local businesses, including a Montgomery Ward that she helped open and manage. She was eventually employed by Ahrens' Clinic, where she worked happily until she was eighty years old. She loved Richard and Bob Ahrens as if they were her own.
She enjoyed being around people, going to Gulf Shores with her siblings and cousins, watching her cows and cats and driving anywhere anytime. If you saw her out and about, you were sure to be greeted with a smile.
Berneta is survived by her children, Monty (Johnnie Ruth) Davenport, Holly (Mark) Edwards; grandchildren, Cable (Juliana) Davenport, Casey (Karah) Davenport, Cale (Natalie) Davenport, Rachel (Zach) Proctor; great-grandchildren, Jack and Alice Davenport, Turner and Oliver Davenport, Townes Davenport, Holland Proctor and baby girl, Proctor, on the way. She also leaves behind her faithful friend and loving companion Dalo Dixon.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her husband of 53 years Holland Davenport and four siblings, Travis Yarbrough, Joe Yarbrough, Bonnie Yarbrough Sullivan and J.C. Yarbrough.
Visitation for Berneta will be 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2023 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Duffy officiating.
Interment will follow at De Soto Cemetery near Yellville.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House, 811 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653.
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24 Condolence(s)
Bill Brooksher
Monday, January 23, 2023
I loved my Aunt Berneta. It was always such a pleasure to stay at her farm among all her animals and keepsakes. She always took such good care of me! Arkansas just won't be the same without her. She will be greatly missed by so many...
Bill Brooksher
Monday, January 23, 2023
I loved my Aunt Berneta. It was always such a pleasure to stay at her farm among all her animals and keepsakes. She always took such good care of me! Arkansas just won't be the same without her. She will be greatly missed by so many...
Sandra Long
Friday, January 20, 2023
My prayers and condolences to her family.
Marsha A Smith (Dirst)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your mama. We will be praying for you and your family.
Joyce and Danny McCalla
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Monty and Holly, and families, We were so heartbroken to hear about your MOM. What a wonderful lady she was. She will be missed by so many. I can only imagine the reunion she had when she reached heaven!! Prayers and hugs for you all!
Danny Harris
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Monty and Holly,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a nice sweet lady. Every memory I have of her is with a friendly smile on her face. I know both of you were devoted to her totally and will miss her presence here but she is in a better place and still has that smile right now.
Jean
Monday, January 16, 2023
Holly, so very sorry to hear of Ms Berneta’s death. My heart is with you and family
Chad and Kelly Davenport
Monday, January 16, 2023
Berneta always had a smile and an upbeat word for you, wherever she saw you. She was truly an amazing lady. Our thoughts are with the family.
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Monday, January 16, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
John and Michele Scott
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Dear Holly and Family , It was always a blessing to see your Mom's beautiful smile at any of the Community Choir singing events. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christ Jesus love, John and Michele Scott
Kim Hillis
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Holly and Monty,
So sorry for the death of your lovely mother. My mother, Ernestine Keeling Hillis, loved your mom like a sister. I am sure she is welcoming your mom to her next chapter.
Rhonda Mullens
Saturday, January 14, 2023
My condolences & prayers for you all , she was a strong kind lady , prayers for you all God Bless
Rick and Collette Dillard
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Your mom always had a smile and a conversation when we see her. May she Rest In Peace
Laura England
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Holly and family,
Ms Berneta was a lovely lady! She was so good to me through the years being a patient at Ahrens!
So sorry we can’t come down, all of us are just trying to get over Covid.
Praying for peace and comfortðŸ™
Laura
William Sexton, will bill down the hill
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Good bye dear one. Heaven has added a New Star to its 👑.
Linda Casteel
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Monty & Holly, so very sorry for your loss. You were so lucky to have had her all these years. She had such enthusiasm for life and always a smile for everyone. She is the last of my memories on Tony Bend. Will miss our lively conversations and feeding her pie or cookies and coffee every week when she came to my shop. Prayers for your family !
Josephine s Dodd and Sue
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Prayers to the family! We had a lot of fond memories together 😀 I hope they have a Diamond Head Restaurant in Heaven! So we can meet again. Much love sent from Ohio
Charles (Sonny) Hill
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Monty, Holly and family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Thinking of seeing all of you at church, down Tony Bend road and family gatherings brings back so many wonderful memories. Your Mom was an elegant, beautiful and kind Christian woman, and I’m sure a wonderful mother and grandmother. May God bless you and sustain you through this very difficult painful time. Sonny
Don & Carey Woods
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Holly & Monty your mom was a beautiful person inside and out...she always had a smile and a kind word...a real joy to know. During these tough times, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janie Purdom
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Monty and Holly - Your mother was such a classy lady. I always enjoyed a friendly chat when I would see her. My condolences to all your family. Treasure your wonderful memories.
Danny /Petra Pershall
Saturday, January 14, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a mother is very hard! Our prayers are with you and Monty.
Vince and Mechelle Johnson
Friday, January 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Linda Moreau
Friday, January 13, 2023
Dear Monty and Holly, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a go getter. Worked with her at Ahrens’ Clinic and she kept it humming. Prayers and hugs of comfort.
Donna Kaye (Benton) Treat and Mike Treat
Friday, January 13, 2023
Holly and Monty all the family
So sorry to here about Berneta. So many memories of her at doctor office and seeing her at turkey trot. We would always have a laugh together. We would see her and Dalo out eating at a lot of restaurants and we would always visit and laugh. Praying God give you peace at this sorrowful time. She was such a good lady. I was bless you have known her and I will never forget her.