Christine Davis

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Christine Davis, 97, of Monett, MO, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, March 20. 2017.

Christine was born on September 3, 1919 in Purdy, MO, daughter of the late Orville “Dutch” Morlan and Bertha (Jackson) Morlan. Christine was raised in the Monett area and has been a lifetime area resident and a longtime member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Purdy.

In May of 1937, in Monett, Christine was united in marriage to Doyle W. Davis. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2007. Also preceding her in death were her son, Vedes Davis and infant twin sons, Larry and Gary Davis; two brothers, Jack and Norman Morlan; and two sisters, Lucy Pennell and Georgia DeCocq.

Christine is survived by her son, Don Davis and his wife Ronda, of Sarcoxie, MO; his daughter, Robanell Brumley and her husband Al, Jr., of Monett; two granddaughters, Kimberly Dalbom and her husband Bill and Sarah Davis; one great-grandson, Christopher Davis; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to express a special word of gratitude for the loving care shown by Oxford Hospice and her caregivers, Fairy Essary, Brianna Gray and Madison Fleetwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Buchanan Funeral Home with Reverend Arnold Ray Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethel Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, 301 Euclid Ave, Monett, MO.