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Anita Davidson Obituary

Anita Elaine Nichols Davidson, 47, of Gatesville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Gatesville with the Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Nichols Family Cemetery in Gatesville. Anita was born Feb. 26, 1960, in Gatesville, to Jack and Doris Graham Nichols. She grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1978. Anita married Dwayne Davidson in 2004. Anita was employed at Fleetwood Homes in Waco for the last 15 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gatesville. Survivors include husband, Dwayne Davidson of Gatesville; daughters, Morgan Keeton and husband, Graig, Traci Foote and husband, Than, Shalan Crawford and husband, Ryan, and Lacy Davidson, all of Gatesville; son, Trent Rueter and wife, Alicia of Gatesville; grandchildren, Gehrig Keeton, Addie Rueter, Hallie Foote, Wade Foote, Elliott Lanham and Hunter Crawford; parents, Jack and Doris Nichols; brothers, Ronald Nichols and wife, Margit of Puyullap, Wash., and Gary Nichols of Lovelady, Texas; sisters, Joyce Pruitt and husband, Kyle of Gatesville, Cindy Martin and husband, Gene of Gatesville, Nancy Hanna and husband, Jimmy of China Springs, and Susie Herbelin and husband, Ricky of Hewitt; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation; Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244. February 26, 1960 - December 12, 2007 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2007.

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Phyllis Beene

December 15, 2007

Joyce & Kyle,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May you find comfort in knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Sympathy, Paul & Phyllis Beene

Rhonda Battreall

December 15, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ron Gaiser

December 14, 2007

Our thoughts are with you.

James and Mildred Burkett

December 14, 2007

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We know this is a difficult time, but you have some great memories. Anita was a wonderful person. She will be missed greatly.

Cristi and Gary Garner

December 14, 2007

Nancy, Jimmy and family,

May God be with you in this time of
sorrow. Trust in the fact your sisteris in a better place watching down upon you all. May you be comforted by God's hand in the days to come.

JUANITA JACKSON

December 14, 2007

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY
REST NOW MY FRIEND REST.

Billye Wiggins Rhudy

December 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Tracy Golden

December 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve McCraw

December 14, 2007

Steve & Michelle McCraw

Robert and Carolyn Blakley

December 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert & Lisa Warren

December 14, 2007

Nancy, Jimmy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Glenda & Gene Wolske

December 14, 2007

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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