Mary Davison
Baker Schrodt entered the presence of our Lord on March 22, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,
friend and educator to each and all. Mary
was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 12, 1955 to Rowena and Jack
Davison. She is the 12th of their 13 children. Mary was preceded in
death by her parents; brother James Harold Davison; and nephew, John Hamilton.
She is survived by her husband, Charles
Schrodt; her son, Forrest Baker; her sisters & brothers in law, Nancy &
Mark Adams, Lisa & Stan Conrad, Sharon & Alan Broyles, Jan & Harold
Duncan, Pat & Babe Smith, Martha
Hamilton and Dama Bogle; brothers & sisters in law, Jerry Davison, Charles
& Joni Davison, Joe & Thelma
Davison, Mike & Irene Davison; 22 nieces and nephews along with 37 great
nieces and nephews.
Mary (a.k.a.
Mary Katherine, Kathy and Kitty Kat for her love of cats) loved life and lived
each day to the fullest. Her family meant everything to her. She was kind,
loyal and loving, always wanting to lend
a helping hand to those she thought may need it. Growing up with Mary in our
hometown of Poteau we named ourselves the “flip flop” sisters. There we would
play and dream about life and all the things we would do. Nancy, Mary’s older
sister by just months, could never really sneak off without her. When visiting
friends just down the street Mary would often follow Nancy and stand outside of
the friend’s home. She would wait there until Nancy was ready to go home. Mary
also managed to bring home any stray cat she could find and her love for such
little creatures continued throughout her life. Mary loved music; singing in
the High School Glee Club and gracing her nieces and nephews with a little
Chaka Khan or Michael Jackson when riding around town with her.
Mary loved
teaching. Having graduated with a bachelors in education from Northeastern
University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma & a masters from Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater; Mary spent over 40 years teaching Business, Typing,
Accounting, and English. She also was involved with the Gifted and Talented
program as well as teaching 14 years of evening GED classes. Students loved
Mary often calling her their “favorite” and she enjoyed watching them
accomplish their dreams. Even Mary’s family members benefited from tutoring
sessions. One niece spoke of a time while at OU that Aunt Kathy got her through
Business Accounting by a hypothetical shopping trip scenario.
Mary will be
missed most for the love she showed others. Many say Mary’s ease and
nonjudgmental spirit allowed them to feel immediately invited and welcomed as a
friend or family member. Kitty Kat loved to laugh and act silly and she loved
to make others smile. Her brilliant mind was sharper than most, but never had
the appearance of “better than”. She loved a good book, was a library of
knowledge and we will all miss her wisdom and grace.
Services will
be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29th at Evans Chapel of
Memories, Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.
3 comments:
I am saddened to hear of Karhy’s Passing. Found memories of aunt Kathy. I extend my heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences.
Charles Davison, Jr
Kitty Kat, my precious sissy, I love you to the moon, the sun, the stars and now to Heaven. Wait for me I will see you again when our Lord is ready.
Nancy, I’m deeply saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. I had such fun with her our senior year, glee club and our first semester rooming together at Northeastern. I remember her as a happy and caring person. Your family and Kathy’s loved ones are in my prayers.
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