After the passing of her father, Louie Davis, her mother remarried O.C. Barker. O.C. and Mary Catherine Barker, along with her grandparents, Otha and Josephine Gragg raised her to love and respect God and serve Him with an open heart. She continued to do this until the day she died. She professed her belief in Christ at an early age and united with Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. Later she joined Pilgrim's Rest A.M.E Church. She ended her life as a member of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church in Monticello, AR.
She married Johnnie Lee Harris in 1935. To this union three children were bore: Loya Janice (Lindberg Jefferson), Betty Jo (Laron Tucker), and Jessie Lee Harris. Although Jessie Lee died at a young age, her surviving children went on to marry and give her 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
She worked as a cook and eventually owned her own cafe. She was and always will be loved by the many family and friends that she leaves behind.
We, her family, hope to continue her legacy of sincerity, charity and love for as long as we and our offspring are on this Earth.
Condolences(9)
Shelby
monticello, AR Tuesday, December 15, 2009 I loved Ms Swift so much she was so sweet!! you will be dearly missed.May Prosper
Little Rock, AR Thursday, December 10, 2009 I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Bobbie. May God be with you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.Barbara Higgins
, AR Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Gary and Syble, and family....She was a very special lady who loved her family and was loved by them...God bless those left behind for now.Isiah & Marva Cline
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, December 4, 2009 Our prayer is that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. Please know that we love you and, as always, are lifting you up in prayer to the Master.Magdalene Harris
Conway, AR Friday, December 4, 2009 With heartfelt sympathy from Maggie and the Harris Family.Debra Jefferson
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, December 4, 2009 Grandmother,Thank you for being the best great grandmother to Jarren and the best grandmother in-law anyone could be. I will always cherish our visits with you. Gone from this earth you are, but never forgotten.
Love, "Debbie"
Gary L. Jefferson
San Antonio, TX Friday, December 4, 2009 Grandmother, Although I was not able to come to your funeral, I want you to know that I do love and cherish you. I visited you every time I was home in Arkansas. I will definitely miss you and your wisdom. Thank you for your love and guidance. Tell all of those who have gone before us we say, "Hi and We Love You".Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, December 4, 2009 To Mrs Betty Tucker and family i am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times and that will help the pain and be grateful for the years you had your Mom with you. May you and your family continue to be blessed.Carlos Tucker
Camden, AR Thursday, December 3, 2009 Grandmother, I will always love you and cheerish the time that you spent with me. You traveled your journey, touched many lives and did everything you could to make things better for your family and friends. I know you will be watching over us and we will never forget you. Thanks, I love you and I will see you again someday. til we meet again love ya and I know you are in HIS HANDS! GOD has blessed you.