Anna C. Davis

1915 - 2004

BORN

1915

DIED

2004

Anna Davis Obituary

Anna Davis, 89, a singer, passed away Friday, March 5, 2004.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Shannon Funeral Chapel, 6001 Rufe Snow Drive. Burial: A Christian of strong faith, Mrs. Davis will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery next to her husband, William Howard Gordon. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

She was born Effie Juanita Carter in Shannon Feb. 15, 1917. Mrs. Davis was the fourth child of David P. Carter and Carrie M. Carter Brooks and a founding member of the internationally- renowned gospel group, the Chuck Wagon Gang. Anna, as she was known, began her singing career in 1935 on KFYO Radio in Lubbock and spent many years on the air on WBAP in Fort Worth sponsored by Bewley Flour Mills.

The Chuck Wagon Gang recorded for Columbia Records from 1936 to 1975 and toured extensively throughout the United States. Their music was heard and loved around the world. Anna was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

Anna married William Howard Gordon, the guitarist of the Chuck Wagon Gang, in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1967. After marrying former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis, Anna moved to Baton Rouge, La., where she lived until his death in 2000. She returned to Fort Worth in 2002 where she resided until her death.

Survivors: Son, William "Skip" Gordon and wife, Lois; daughter, Vicki Owens and husband, Jerrel; son, Gregory and fianceé, Kathleen; grandchildren, Shaye Truax, Justin Owens, Grant Owens, Kasey Hayman, Brian Gordon, Jeffrey Gordon, Craig Gordon, Melisa Gordon, Lakota Gordon; great-grandchildren, Aidan Hayman, Paris Gordon, Benjamin and Noah Truax, Dillon, Alexandria, Jameson and Jaden Gordon; brother, Clyde Carter and wife, Carrie; sister, Anne Everett and husband, Gerald; sister, Ruth Ellen Yates and husband, Glen; sister, Bettye Goodwin.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 8, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Anna Davis

8 Entries

Jacquelyn Powers

March 18, 2004

In '69, our family was blessed with the addition of the most wonderful lady, Aunt Anna. She was, in every way, the kind of person we all want to be and I feel blessed to have known her. I know that she will be missed, but also know that her sweet voice will be heard, often, in the home of my parents(Nell and Leon Maxwell)and the stories we share of her and Uncle Jimmie will continue to be passed on to each new member of our family. I look forward to singing in that heavenly choir with both she and Uncle Jimmie. Their love and devotion to God and family has inspired many and the memories will sustain us until we meet again. God will comfort you in your loss and perhaps, soon, I will meet the rest of the family.

Skip, Lois, Vicki, Jerrel and all the grandchildren.........

Your lives are richer for having had such wonderful Christian parents.

Sincerely,

Billy Slimp

March 10, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Davis.

I have been a fan of the Chuck Wagon Gang for years and always loved to hear Ms. Davis sing.

May God Bless.

Bronis Thomas-O'neal

March 10, 2004

Anna Davis was a wonderfullady,christian,friend,love ly-lady,great alto voice,been hearing her for about 60yrs.saw her &Jimmy Davis in Oak Grove,La. a few yrs.back they were good.=their in a greater place today still singing in that Heavenly Choir=="Ms.Butch"=Baton Rouge,La.

Rev. Ken Williams

March 8, 2004

Dear Friends,

Our hearts are heavey for the loss of Sister Anna. I saw her sing many times along with the Gov. Davis

They were fine people. I had the honor of talking with them many times at The Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in S.C. Being a long time follower of the Chuck Wagon Gang and playing their Music on radio for over 14 years I regret to hear that Anna is gone. I know she is in a better place and my prayers are with you and your family.

We just had Shaye and the 3rd generation of the Chuck wagon Gang in Lakepark, Ga. just a month ago and Shaye is her grandmother's pride. I want to say to all the family to Lean on the Lord and sister Anna's voice will live on

thanks to her grandaughter and recordings left behind. My radio listeners send their prayers during this time of Loss too. My listeners on WTHV-810 AM LOVE THE CHUCK WAGON GANG and they Love You!

God Bless Everyone of You,

Love and Prayers,

Bro. Ken Williams

LaFon Commander

March 8, 2004

We have loved the Chuck Wagon Gang's music for many, many years and regret the passing of each member. My mother worked with Rose at General Dynamics as well enjoyed the gospel music. We will miss Anna's beautiful alto...even though the brother told her "mellow" means "almost rotten" (in jest, we know).

Brian Davis

March 8, 2004

Dear Vicki & Family -

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Anna. She and Uncle Jimmie were so musically talented, and I know they are continually praising the Lord together again.

Please accept my sympathies, love and prayers for your loss ... thanksgiving for Anna's life and legacy ... and my regrets for being unable to attend the services in person on Tuesday, March 9th. I have sent a floral contribution to the funeral chapel as my sympathy expressions. I included red because Aunt Anna was truly a rose for all of us.

I loved Aunt Anna, and she will be missed.

When my grandfather Henry (Jimmie's brother) died in September 1998, Anna was so gracious to sit by me and hold my hand during Henry's funeral services.

May God comfort you and sustain you in the days ahead.

Love,