Martha Davis

1935 — 2023

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Martha Davis

Age 87, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home in Farmington, Arkansas. She was born June 25, 1935 in Eldorado, Oklahoma, the daughter of Marion and Mae (Nichols) Davis.

Martha loved teaching as a professor at the University of Arkansas, spending time outdoors especially gardening, and preparing wonderful meals for friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Davis, two step sons Donnie Joe Davis and Roger Dale Davis and one step daughter Darla Jean Davis, two brothers Norman Davis and Claude Davis, two sisters Mildred Gore and Wilma Davis.

Survivors include two daughters Jody Davis and Marion Davis Dunagan both of Farmington, Arkansas; one granddaughter Sara Dunagan of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two sisters Mary Hamann of California, and Maxine Davis of De Queen, Arkansas; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Martha's memory.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

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Memories & Condolences · 5

Karen Davis· NieceDec 25, 2023

As I spend Christmas alone today, I have been stumbling on memories and doing a lot of reflection.

Aunt Marty was so much like her brother, my dad, that in the same room with them was incredible. Their intelligence was off the scale.

She had a heart of gold and being near her was uplifting and I wanted to glean all I could.

She was So good to me as the lil dork city girl, I felt I was. Felt like a Wonder Woman around her--she made me believe I could do so much.

Loved going down south to see kinfolk mostly to see her. She held a lot of my dad left in her..all I had. I bawled like a baby last time I saw her, when leaving, as I felt that was goodbye.

I miss that incredible lady, in so many ways.

Love you Auntie.

Richland, WA

Sheri Wiltse· FriendJan 30, 2023

Marty’s impact on the people in her life is vast and lasting. She gave her all to those she held near and dear. I have so many memories it is hard to chose just one. Our first encounter at a friend’s funeral will forever be etched in my mind. Rest easy, Marty. All my love.

St. Louis, Mo

Heidi Mortensen· Great neiceJan 30, 2023

Aunt Marty was the first woman to teach me what REAL southern food was! So yummy! She was a great woman that left a great legacy! Rest in peace.

Richland, WA

Heidi Mortensen· Great neiceJan 30, 2023

Aunt Marty was the first woman to teach me what REAL southern food was! So yummy! She was a great woman that left a great legacy! Rest in peace.

Richland, WA

Davis Mike· NephewJan 30, 2023

Such a wonderful lady! My dad, Marty’s older brother, would often talk about his little sister’s accomplishments, always with a beaming smile. She was a role model to us all, but most of all she was a loving aunt with a huge heart.. Rest peacefully. You will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Mike Davis

Pasco, WA