She was the widow of Clarence Davis and Earl Willis, a lifelong native of Monticello and has been a member of the First Baptist Church for 74 years. Family, friends and her church always came first for Mrs. Myrtis. She was the consumate mother, always filled with love, affection, understanding and lots of patience. But most of all, she was our mother and mammaw and we all take pride in saying so.
Survivors include two sons, Don Davis of Monticello and Jim Davis and wife, Sharon of Little Rock; one daughter, Becky Bolin of Monticello; three wonderful sisters, Cylle Wherry of Monticello, Barbara Miles of McGehee and Joyce Langston of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Lori Ward of California, Hunter Davis of Arkadelphia, Dey McDonald of Crossett, Craig Davis of Little Rock, Anndi Sanks of Foley, AL and Casey Moore of Little Rock; and ten great-grandchildren, A.J., Tyler, Morgan Binns, Davis, Dylan Elizabeth, Jack Preston, Will, Carson, Daley and Chloe Elizabeth.
Condolences(40)
Patricia Sheldon (Engels)
Centerville, GA Friday, May 31, 2013 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was always so kind to me when I would go visit Grandma Woody in Monticello.bob cloud
Jackson, MS Friday, November 23, 2012 Myrtis: You were a dear friend of our mother, Vera for years. Thank you for that. In Christ Bob C & Betty ZenoTo the family, you had a great mom, grandmother, aunt, and friend to those who knew her.
Beth Haynie
Little Rock, AR Sunday, November 4, 2012 Though I only met Myrtis on a couple of occasions, I sensed she was a wonderful woman. I do know she was a fine cook according to Lori, my daughter-in-law. Memories, pictures and her spirit will live in the hearts of many. God bless each family member.Pam Herrington
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, November 1, 2012 Becky, I was so sadden to hear about your mother. What a wonderful lady. We visited for about 30 minutes during one of my last visits to my aunts. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Laura Lee Dearman
monticello, AR Thursday, November 1, 2012 I want to express my sincere condolences to your entire family. Myrtis was such a sweet lady, and I know how much she will be missed. God bless each of you.Judy and Butch Selig
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 1, 2012 Jimmy, Becky, Don, and all the family,We are saddened to learn of the passing of your wonderful mother. What a beautiful and charming lady she was! She will be very much missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lesa Caine
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 1, 2012 Becky,I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all through the coming days as well.
Raymond Chisom
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Our prayers with the family.Don and Linda Byrd
Clarksville, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 I have had great respect for Mrs. Davis for many years. I knew her as a kind caring lady who always did her best for her family. She was a great cook who shared her talents with many. She was a good mother, grandmother and friend to many outside of her family. She was a good role model and one I always admired. I will miss her.Kay and Rickey Helton
West Helena, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Jim and family,So sorry to hear about your mother. I never got to meet her, but I always enjoyed hearing you talk about her and your family. Thinking of you. Kay and Rickey
Edna Walker
Camden, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Jim, sorry to hear of your loss of your mother! I know she will be missed by all of the family. Praying that her love for you and the family will always comfort you!Linda
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Ms. Davis, as I knew her, & I worked together at the Drew County Health Dept. She was the sweetest lady who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and am glad she was a part of my life for too short a time.
Marnell VanCleave
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with this sweet family. Myrtis and I have known each other for years and those memories I will treasure. She was a sweet and beautiful person.Love, Marnell VanCleave
Jimmy & Donna (VanCleave) Hill
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during the difficult days ahead. Many memories of Ms. Myrtis come to mind over the years that we were blessed to know her. Such a sweet and thoughtful lady. She will be missed by many.Love, Jimmy and Donna (VanCleave) Hill
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Ms. Myrtis was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was a treasure to know and to know her was to love her. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during the difficult days ahead. God received a beautiful angel home.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, and Jared Stell
Donnie Fred West
206 Lake Front Drive Trinity, TX Wednesday, October 31, 2012 I can remember when my mother Hester West and Myrtis were together visiting at First Baptist Church back in the 50's. How time flys!You have my deepest sympathy.
Wanda White Crockett
Stuttgart, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Ms. Myrtis has always been one of my favorites. Never knew her to be anything but kind, caring and loving. I know you will miss her terribly but what a wonderful life of great memories she leaves behind. May God give you comfort and peace at this time.Billy and Jean West
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Jean and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Myrtis and just wanted to let you the family know that we are praying for you during this time. Sorry that we will not be able to be at the visitation tonight or the funeral tomorrow due to other obligations but our prayers will be with you all. May the Grace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with each one of you is our sincere prayer.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Dear Becky, Don, Jimmy & Families,I was very sad when I learned of your loss. I have such fond memories of her. I had the pleasure of having many visits with her & Aunt Orlean at your mom's apartment. She was a grand person, my thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Robert McDaniel
West Memphis, AR Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Don and family,Am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady and will be remembered by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless you, comfort you and keep you in this time of loss.
God bless you and keep you.
Robert Alan McDaniel
Linda Naron
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Becky, and all family members, I have always liked your Mom. She was always friendly and always stopped to speak. She was a great Christian lady and so beautiful to. She will be missed by all. You all have my deepest sympathy and prayers Love, Linda (Hoppers) NaronRose Marie Willis
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 I was honored to have Myrtis as a part of the Willis family. I loved her and will miss her. I am so happy that she was able to attend the Willis reunion in May. She was absolutely a Proverbs 31 lady.Carolyn Cook
, TX Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Jim, so sorry for your loss of your sweet mama. Just know I'm thinking of you and your family and remembering you in my prayers.Mary Jones
Crossett, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Dey and the entire family of Mrs. Myrtis in the loss of your love one. I will keep the family in prayer.Faye & Randy Lewis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 My heart is heavy for your dear family. Losing a mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend is never easy, but easier when you know she is with our Heavenly Father. Ms Myrtis never failed to hug my neck and tell me she loved me. We are losing our great women who stood firm in their faith and never wavered in their Christian beliefs. I pray your family finds comfort knowing she is happy and safe. Those big blue eyes have seen the throne of God.Leonard & Sharon Rice
, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Sharon and I were very saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Although words are only a small gesture of support, we want you to know that her spirit has touched many people's lives.Leonard & Sharon Rice
, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Sharon and I were very saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Although words are only a small gesture of support, we want you to know that her spirit has touched many people's lives.linda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 i am sad to hear about myrtis he was a sweet lady thinking of you'llMelanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 My prayers are with you all at this time.May you find peace in her longevity here with youJanice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Everyone who knew Myrtis truly loved and admired her. What a blessing to have known your entire family. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. I cherish memories of our times together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with his loving arms, give you comfort and peace. With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterWANDA WIGLEY
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 BECKY I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY AND VERY GOOD FRIEND TO MY MOTHER. GOD BLESS YOUWANDA WIGLEY
Malinda McEntire
Star City, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Becky, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you.Malinda McEntire
Pridgett Wynn
Star City, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Beck, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always so sweet and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Pridgett
Amy Langston
Bryant, AR Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Very sorry for your loss.Love,
Amy, Bryson, Zoie, & Keely Langston
Sandra Adams
Crossett, AR Monday, October 29, 2012 Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Mrs. Myrtis was always a pretty lady. She was a kind, sweet, and loving person to my family. I met her when I was a small child, and never forgot her kindness. May she rest in peace with her God and all the angels. Love, Sandra and Wayne AdamsMary Jo and Billy
Monticello, AR Monday, October 29, 2012 Myrtis was such a wonderful Christian lady, loving mother, and grandmother and friend to all. She was such a blessing to all who knew her; she made me want to be a better person for having known her. She will be truly missed. Billy and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers and pray God will comfort you through beautiful memories of such a sweet lady. Know that we are here for you.PatSavage Montgomery
, TX Monday, October 29, 2012 So sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Monday, October 29, 2012So sorry for your loss.Mrs Willis was a very nice neighbor.
We are going to miss her very much. Jean Bowen
BARBARA NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, October 29, 2012 MRS. MYRTIS WAS A VERY SWEET LADY. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. MAY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY.Robin & Kenny Johnson
Monticello, AR Monday, October 29, 2012 So hard to express the thoughts that we are feeling on the passing of Ms. Myrtis. What a ray of sunshine she was and loved each of you very much. She was always so proud of her family and each of you meant the world to her. God has gotten a true gem of a lady.