Service is Friday
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Davis of Mena, Arkansas was born Jan. 16, 1954 in Flint, Michigan to Hank and Gertrude (Hannon) Ripley and passed away Sept. 9, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 70.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Big Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Lynn Phillips and Reverend Philip Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackfork Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Debbie was a one-of-a-kind, life of the party that never met a stranger. She was a hard worker. Debbie enjoyed all things outdoors, but mainly her animals and beloved horses. She was a jack of all trades and never found a dull moment. Debbie was a strong and an active member in her community and church at Big Creek Baptist Church, always lending a helping hand.
Debbie had a compassion for people. She always made time to help anyone in need. Debbie had an undeniable, unwavering love for her husband Joe Davis, who she created a lifetime of her fondest memories with for the last 40 years. She whole-heartedly enjoyed every moment with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. But, most importantly Debbie was a steadfast believer in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She devoted her life to fulfilling His will and His love radiated out of her to anyone and everyone. Debbie’s life story is a picture perfect testimony of His love that she enjoyed sharing with everyone. Every ounce of her will be missed dearly and her memories will be remembered till the end of time.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Davis, of the home; one daughter, Sharon Smith, of Howe; one son Leonard Joe Davis and wife Donna of Coppers Cove, Texas; three sisters Brenda McGraw of Michigan, Teresa Coleman of Michigan and Tracy Silverburg of Michigan; one sister-in-law Dorothy Murry and companion Doug Cecil of Carthage, Texas; her granddaughter that she raised Hannah Williams and husband Gus and daughter Sabrina Williams of Blackfork, Arkansas; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hank and Gertrude Ripley; one daughter, Sabrina Streeter; and two brothers Kenny and Leonard Ripley.
Pallbearers are Gus Williams, Case Haynes, Mark Compton, Rick West, Mark Dedmon and Clay Phillips.
Debbie will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until noon Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Debbie’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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