Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Vilene M. Davis



Vilene M. Davis, 82, of Pocola, OK passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Vilene was born May 7, 1931 in Murry Spur, OK to Malty Bob & Julia (Stanfill) Martin.  Vilene graduated from Pocola High School in 1949 where she was an outstanding basketball player.  She turned down an offer to play for the All-American Redheads traveling team to marry her high school sweetheart, Claud Davis. They were married for 59 years before Claud passed away in 2009.  She graduated from Carl Albert & Northeastern State University with degrees in English and Library Science in 1968.   She taught at Pocola High School  for 31 years and sponsored many student organizations, including student council and National Honor Society.  Vilene loved her school and kept records of its history.  She also loved her church home, First Baptist in Pocola and served faithfully as pianist, Sunday School teacher and volunteered as needed.  She enjoyed her Sunday School class and rarely missed being there. Vilene was proudest of her children, all four of whom followed in her footsteps becoming lifelong educators.  The family would like to thank her special caregivers: Lou, Susie, Kim, Leah, Grace & Peachtree Hospice.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Claud; her parents; son, Nelson Davis; 2 brothers & 3 sisters.

Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Bob & Debbie Davis of Pocola, OK,  Gary & Sharon Davis of North Little Rock, AR; daughter & son in law, Carol Ann & Lance Ford of Heavener, OK; 4 grandchildren, Adam Davis of Maumelle, AR, Barrett & Janell Davis of N. Little Rock, AR, Julianne Ford & Nicholas Ford of Heavener, OK; great granddaughter, Olivia Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones & friends.

Services will be 10 am Friday, May 9, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Pocola, OK  with Dr. Daniel Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK.  Pallbearers will be Eddie Coleman, Larry Sockey, Adam Davis, Barrett Davis, Nicholas Ford, George A. Davis.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

1 comment:

  1. Vilene was a sweet, wonderful lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her at school; it was like we shared a heart. Family, I ask that God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace.

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