Evangeline Davis

Evangeline R. (“Hoopie”) Davis passed away on December 9th, 2013 at the age of 86. She was born on January 31st, 1927 as the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents - Thomas and Nola Logan Reeves, 2 older brothers - Clarence Reeves and Carl Reeves, and four older sisters – Katherine Reeves Crossland, Agnes Reeves Jones, Ruth Reeves Mitchell, and Lorea Reeves Turner. Hoopie is survived by her husband Charles Berlon Davis of 65 years, a son Rex, daughter in law Lisa, and granddaughter Eva, all of Wetumpka, Alabama. She is also survived by two nephews- Charles McElroy and Norman McElroy, 3 nieces – Devera Mitchell Danos, Betty Turner Hale, Paula McGlothlin Voss, and Andrea McGlothlin Smith, and a host of other family members and longtime friends. Hoopie lived her entire life in Cross County, Arkansas. She was raised in Wynne and was active in the school newspaper, glee club, and girls basketball at Wynne High School. Upon graduation in 1944, she began to work at the Cross County Courthouse as a clerk in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Hoopie and Berlon were married in 1948 and they moved to a small farm house on property the couple had bought west of Wynne near the McElroy Community. When Berlon was elected as the County and Probate Clerk in 1954, Hoopie joined him in that office until they retired from public office in 1973 to enter full time ministry. Hoopie was an accomplished pianist and directed the choir for many years at Colt United Methodist Church. They were recognized as the Arkansas small town church of the year in 1973. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Above all, she was a devoted pastor’s wife and Christian lady. She sacrificed her time and effort for many years in a loving partnership with her husband, who founded Truth Ministry. A longtime friend recently remarked that she was “the perfect pastor’s wife.” Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Kernodle Funeral Home, at 1:30 PM with Rev. Berlon Davis officiating. Burial will be in Crosslawn Cemetery.

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Evangeline Davis

January 31, 1927 - December 9, 2013