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ray qualls
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SSSGC President Sister Betty

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Sad to announce that Norma Jeans Sister Betty Davidson passed away wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. Prayers go out to her and her family!

Betty Lee DavidsonBORN: September 4, 1931
DIED: February 13, 2013
LOCATION: Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Betty Lee Davidson 81 of Siloam Springs passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale, AR.

Mrs. Davidson was born September 4, 1931 in Siloam Springs, AR ; she was the daughter of Henry and Bonnie Place. Betty married Joe Harvey Davidson on August 18, 1949 in Siloam Springs, AR. She had worked for the Siloam Springs Public School for 5 years as a cook and 10 plus years at Woodland Manor. Betty enjoyed gardening; raising vegetables and growing flowers, she also enjoyed her fish pond and her dog and cat. She also enjoyed cooking and was a caregiver to her family and loved ones and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include

Husband Joe Davidson of the Home

Children Jody Davidson & wife Sherrie Maysville, AR
Jerry Davidson & wife Brenda Siloam Springs, AR
Pamela Geary & husband Ted Siloam Springs, AR

7 Grandchildren Leisa Davidson, Jason Davidson, JJ Davidson, Jaime Davidson, Jerilynn Hosman, Carla Talbot, Tyler Geary

12 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchild

4 Sisters Daisy Garlinghouse Fortuna, CA
Norma Jean Lucas Siloam Springs, AR
Sue Jones & husband Tom Siloam Springs, AR
Judy Jones Van Buren , AR

Betty is also survived by many friends and loved ones. She was preceded by her parents, 4 brothers: Victor Place, Kenneth Place, Bob Place and Clint "Buster" Place, a sister Frances Place

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 5pm – 8pm

The funeral will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel in Siloam Springs, AR on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, AR.
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our prayers to you all.
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Mine and Barbara's prayers go out to our dear friend Norma Jean and the family. We pray that Our Precious Lord will confort them.
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Our prayers go out to the family!! May the Lord be especially near at this time! We love you, Norma Jean!!
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Our condolence's to Betty's family and Norma Jean Wes and Jenny God Bless
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My prayers also go out to the family. May she rest in peace.
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Sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to Norma Jean and family.
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Norma Jean,
Our sincere condolences, love, and prayers.
Larry and all SSSGC.
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Norma Jean,
So sorry to hear of your loss.Prayers for you and the family. Virgil
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Post by C.D. Richards »

Norma Jean, we're so sorry to hear of your Sister's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Clovis & Vivian
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Norma Jean, you and your family are in my prayers.
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