Mary "Marie" Davis of Poteau, Oklahoma (formerly of the Haw Creek Community) was born August 22, 1937 in the Reichert Community in Heavener, Oklahoma to Orville and Viola (Ford) Nobles and passed away on May 3, 2023 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 85.

She is survived by:

Three daughters:
Doris Latchison and companion Stephen Culp-Volkmar of Waldron, Arkansas
Gail Gray and husband Robert of Red Oak, Oklahoma
Patty Simmons of Poteau, Oklahoma

Two sons:
Clifton Davis and wife Alberta of Heavener, Oklahoma
Melvin Davis of the Haw Creek Community

15 grandchildren

Numerous great-grandchildren

Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends whom loved her very much

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Viola Nobles; her husband, Melvin "Dick" Davis; one son, Jerry Davis; and one grandson, Stephen Simmons.

Marie was a longtime resident of the area, a homemaker, and a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. She loved gardening, singing, working puzzles, playing cards, spending time with her family and friends. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Family Praise and Worship Center in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Don Benefield and Brother Tanner Turk officiating. Burial will follow in Page Cemetery in Page, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons

Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday; 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday; 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service
Family Praise and Worship Center
Monday, May 8, 2023
2:00 PM

Heavener, Oklahoma