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BORN
1927
DIED
2008
Stella Davis Obituary
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Iredell. Burial: Mitchell Cemetery, Iredell. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rutledge-Jones Funeral Home in Hico. Stella Davis was born Oct. 31, 1927, in Cone to Bertice and Edith Patterson Barnett. She married Roy J. Davis on March 22, 1947, in Iredell. They were married for 52 years before his passing on July 31, 1999.
She retired from General Dynamics in 1984.
Stella will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, Maw-Maw, great-Maw-Maw and friend. She took great pride in being a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Iredell. She loved being with her family and working with the VFW and Masonic Lodge. She made the most delicious fried pies which will be greatly missed as she will be.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; and by her brother, Bertice Barnett Jr.
Survivors: Sons, Ronnie and wife, Jan of Godley and Lonnie and wife, Linda of Crowley; grandchildren, Angie Sant of Godley, Missy Cox and husband, Randy of Fort Worth, Jami Wilson and husband, Zeke of Glen Rose, Amanda Davis of Austin and Brian Davis of Crowley; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Sant, Brennan and Karli Cox and Kasen Wilson; many nephews, nieces; and countless friends.
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for Stella Davis
Jo Rainwater Green
May 22, 2008
Stella was a wonderful lady. Although I had not seen her in many years, I have so many memories of her when I was a child. She was the best cook I have ever known. We were going to come to the birthday party but it just wasn't meant to be. I'll be praying for comfort for both of you and your families.
Frances Evone Cox
May 16, 2008
What can I say to her memory, she was one of my favorite cousins, I will always miss her. She had the sweetest spirit of anyone I knew in my lifetime. She never said anything negative about anyone. Stella touched so many lives in her lifetime with her love and kindness. Stella was full of love. She loved her family so dearly. She would call me and I will always cherish her letters and cards. I have everyone. Ronnie and Lonnie and your children(her grandbabies) were her pride and joy. I know she will be sorely missed by each of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Patsy Patterson
May 13, 2008
I'm so sorry for Stella's passing, I know you will miss her greatly.
Steve and Stephanie Ary
May 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
LOUIS WATKINS
May 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lunell McDougal
May 12, 2008
Stella was one of my dearest friends. I loved her like a sister. She was a wonderful friend & person. I will miss her. My prayers are with her family.
Betty Loyd
May 11, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Stella Davis, my dear friend, and she was such a kind, wonderful person. I will miss her.
My deepest sympathy to her loving family.
Kathryn Roberts
May 11, 2008
I worked with her at General Dynamics.She was the nicest person I have had the pleasure of knowing. I never heard her talk bad about anyone,and never heard her say a bad word. She would bring her famous fried pies to work,(which were the best ever) and they would go very fast.
I am very sorry to hear of her passing,she was truly a joy to be around.I'll never forget her.
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