Betty Sue Davenport

The Cherry Log Community lost one of it's most cherished members, Mrs. Betty Sue McClure Davenport age 84 of Cherry Log, who passed away on Sunday, November 16th surrounded by family and friends, at Pruitt Healthcare in Blue Ridge, GA.

She was born January 6, 1941 in Gilmer County to the late Arvil and Emily McClure. Betty was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, cousin, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Betty was well known for her cooking (especially her sweet treats) and hospitality. Her home was always open to all, where she treated everyone with kindness and respect. She had an uncanny ability to listen without judgment, offering sage advice and comfort to anyone in need. Betty was a guiding light to all her family and friends. In 1995 Betty received an award from the Governor of Georgia, issued by the Georgia State Senate recognizing her for her selflessness and generosity that positively impacted her community. Betty and her husband, Toy, were active members at the Cherry Log Community Center, where they spent countless hours volunteering, for over 40 years. She will be missed by everyone in the community.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Toy Davenport; sons, Junior Davenport and Jeffrey Davenport; sisters, Bessie Cox, Versel Mooney, Marjorie McClure and; brothers, Johnny McClure, Billy McClure, Hassell McClure, Bennie McClure, Clifford McClure, Ranel McClure and Marvin McClure.

Betty is survived by her siblings, sister Barbara (Ernest) Watkins of Cherry Log, GA, brother Bobby "Butch" (Janice) McClure of Flintville, TN, grandson, Michael (Kristi) Davenport, of McDonough, GA, great granddaughter, Kara Davenport; special nieces and nephews, Tony (Pam) Patterson, Joanna (Jason) Rhodes, Nicholas (Charlie) Patterson, Karen Patterson, John (Amy) McClure, multiple other nieces and nephews all loved by Aunt Betty, special family Debbie (Melvin)Johnson and Special Friend Sandra Key.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 19th, from 3 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 2 pm from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Hagin and Rev. Roger McClure officiating. Music will be by Renee Watkins and Rhonda Aaron. Interment will follow in the Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Will Watkins, William McClure, John McClure, Michael Davenport, Nicholas Patterson, and Matthew Watkins. Honorary pallbearers: Jerry Norton, Ernest Watkins, Michael Watkins, Tony Patterson, Scott Wolfe, Bobby McClure, and Tim Underwood.

Flowers will be accepted or donations to be made to the Cherry Log Community Action Group in memory of Betty Davenport at P.O. Box 64, Cherry Log, GA 30522.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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