Artie Violet Davis
April 16, 1919 - December 13, 2012
Artie Violet Davis, 93, longtime Porum resident died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Muskogee. She was born April 16, 1919 to Fred and Effie (Dean) Hendrix. She grew up at Cookson where she received her education. She was married to Jess Davis and made their home together at Vian until 1958. They bought and settled on a farm near Porum where raised their family. Artie loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jahovahs Witness in Stigler. She is survived by two sons, George Davis and wife Gloria of Muskogee, John Davis and wife Mary of Porum; one daughter Joann Byrd and husband Herbert of Porum; one daughter in law, Cindy Davis of Porum; one brother, E.J. Hendrix and wife Flora of Tahlequah; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Effie Hendrix; her husband, Jess Davis; one son, Leon Davis; her brothers, Truman, Elmer, Wash, J.Dean, Sam, Curtis, and Major Fred Hendrix. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jahovahs Witness with Minister Les Woodard officiating. Burial will take place at Box Cemetery at Vian. Arrangements are under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Artie Violet Davis, 93, longtime Porum resident died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Muskogee. She was born April 16, 1919 to Fred and Effie (Dean) Hendrix. She grew up at Cookson where she received her education. She was married to Jess... View Obituary & Service Information