This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Lucas, Eberhart, Cross, Arnold, Parker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2518 Message Board Post: Artia Mexie Davis was born in Pike County, Indiana, June the 12, 1886, and departed this life November 16, 1942 at her home in Crawford at the age of 56 years, five months and four days. She was united in marriage to William G. Davis on February 13, 1899 at Spurgeon, Indiana. To this union were born six children, all of whom with the father survive. They are Virgil of Roll, Verner and Charlie both of Crawford, Harley of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Gertrude Lucas of Durham and Mrs. Irene Davis of Hillsboro, Oregon. Mrs. Davis has been confined to her home some sixteen years with rheumatism. She was a loving wife and mother and willingly bore her pain and suffering with patience. Never complaining of the affliction that was her portion in life. Being a very devout Christian the greater part of her life, she always had a word of encouragement and cheer and a never-to-be-forgotten smile for all who came her way. Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her departure 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 3 brothers all of Avanville, Indiana. Other relatives who were present were Mrs. Blanche Eberhart of Carter, Okla., Mrs. Etta Cross of Archer City, Texas, Mr. S.E. Arnold of Canadian, Texas and Mrs. Ollie Parker with a host of other relatives and friends. Burial in Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.