Mary Francis Davis was born on July 30, 1929, in Seminole, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Paden, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. Mary, the daughter of John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Croy) Almon, was a long-time resident of Paden. She graduated from Mountain View High School with the class of 1947 and attended Seminole Junior College. Mary and Cecil Davis were married on May 29, 1951 in Seminole. He preceded Mary in death on January 18, 2011. Mary retired from the John Lily Correctional Center following 24 years of service in the business office. She was a member of the Burnett Mission Church. Mary was a wonderful seamstress and homemaker. Everyone who entered her home was offered a drink and something to eat. Mary exhibited gentle strength which was the tie that bound her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her parents; three brothers, Harry, Jabez, and Odell Almon; and one daughter-in-law, Tonya Davis, also preceded Mary in death. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Charles Cook of Paden; sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Sara Davis, Ronald and Myrtle Davis; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, Jacob Almon; five sisters-in-law, other nieces, nephews, and relatives and many friends. The Davis family will receive friends at Parks Brothers Home on Tuesday, July 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM, at the Burnett Mission in Paden with Bro. Paul Heard officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.
Monday, July 11, 2011
8:00am - 9:00 pm (Central time)
Parks Brothers Funeral Service - Prague
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
8:00am - 9:00 pm (Central time)
Parks Brothers Funeral Service - Prague
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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