Barbara Sue (Shipp) Davis

Barbara Sue (Shipp) Davis, age 75, of Sardis, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. She was born on July 3, 1939 in Bauxite to the late C.E. and Mildred (Wright) Shipp. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Sardis and was a past Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Bauxite Chapter #88. She had owned Barb's Buds and Bouquets in Sardis and was a homemaker. She loved to cook and was known for her sourdough bread, which she lovingly baked for the families and staff at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She had also provided many past meals for Pleasant Hills' Wednesday night service. Survivors include her husband of over 55 years, Kenneth Davis of the home; one son, Kevin Davis and wife, Carrie of Hot Springs Village; one daughter, Leisha Wills and husband, Tommy of Benton; three grandchildren, Ashley Wills and Bradley and Irey Davis; one sister, Martha Barr of Searcy; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and numerous friends. Mrs. Davis' funeral service will be Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, 501-315-4047 with Bro. Rick Porter officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bauxite. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the funeral home. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.