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Bettie Sue Gilbert Davidson

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Bettie Sue Gilbert Davidson, age 74, of Hensley, Arkansas, was born February 17, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Ruth Gilbert Gray and Vernon Gray; her father and stepmother, Willie Gilbert and Cora Gilbert; her sister, Willie Mae May; her brother, Johnny Gilbert; and her son, Vernon Edward ("June Bug") Justice. She is survived by her once husband and longtime companion, A.J. Davidson of Hensley, Arkansas; by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Justice Gordon and Danny Gordon of Mabelvale, Arkansas; her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Judy Davidson of Furlow, Arkansas; her daughter, Marsha Jenkins of Furlow, Arkansas; and her son, Dale Davidson of Eufaula, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her sisters: Irene Doan (the late George Doan) of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Patsy Strickland (Bud) of Conway, Arkansas; Marie Gray of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Carmen Diffie (Johnny) of Sherwood, Arkansas; grandchildren: Donna Carol Gordon; Gena Justice; Carolyn Jo Justice; Donald Justice; Shane Gordon (Jessie) of Cat Springs, Texas; Aaron Davidson (Morgan) of Morgan, Arkansas; Mandy Garringer (David) of Furlow, Arkansas; and great-grandchildren: Stormy Gordon; Brayden Gordon; Tyler Davis; Adam Gordon; Branden Gordon; Marlee Gordon; Kylee Gordon; and a host of family and friends. A special thank you goes out to Lynn Rupe for the excellent care that she has provided for Bettie and her family. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 2 p.m., at Woodson Cemetery in Woodson, Arkansas and Reverend Tony Farnam will be officiating and Sharon Farnam will be providing the music for the service. Services are being provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity that provides care for the elderly and sick or a charity of your choice. An open visitation for Bettie will be held Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Published August 8, 2014

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