Jo Evelyn Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jo Evelyn Davis, 72, of Lequire, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was born April 12, 1945 at Lequire to R.C. and Helen (Sloan) Slater. Jo grew up at Lequire where she went to school until graduating from Kinta High School. She married Bill Davis March 29, 1961 and they made their home at Lequire. She began a career with U.S.P.S. for many years until her retirement. She loved knitting, sewing and was an avid Stamp Collector. She was a member of Lequire Baptist Church. Jo is survived by her son, Ronnie Davis and wife Sandy of Lequire; two grandchildren, Misty Carter and husband Melvin of Porum, Randall Talley of Sallisaw; seven great grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Michael Smith, Matthew Rider, Erin Austin, Sydne Talley, Holly Talley, R.J. Talley; four great-great grandchildren, Connally, Kashton, Haylee, Maycee; nieces and nephews, Chet, Samantha, Jamie, Megan, Matt, Ella, Everleigh. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, R.C. and Helen Slater; her husband, Bill Davis; a sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Joe Krisher. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Mr. Joe Daniels officiating. Pallbearers include Randy Sloan, Tandy Sloan, Skip Daniels, Mike Daniels, Brandon Stubblefield, Daniel Rivera. Burial will follow in Sans Bois Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Jo Evelyn Davis

April 12, 1945 - March 22, 2018