Trevie Jean Davis

Trevie Jean Davis, 86, of Stockton, Missouri, went peacefully to be with her savior April 12, 2012 at the Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. The daughter of Wilber Clyde and Florence Elizabeth Dryer, she was born January 2, 1926 north of Bolivar near Mt. Olive in Polk County. On January 17, 1946, Trevie was united in marriage to Lowell Davis. To this union were born five children; John, James, Esther, Ruth, and Lois. Trevie lived a life of love. She was special in many ways. She was a loving mother and friend not only to her family but anyone that knew her. She loved nature, gardening, sewing, cooking, and working on her farm. She was very talented in sewing and cooking. Everyone cherished the gifts she generously gave. She had a testimony of salvation by kneeling between the church pews in the back of the church and seeking God. She was a faithful lifelong member at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Raymond and David, sister; Lilly, and daughter-in-law; Phyllis. Survivors include her children John Davis and his children, son Brad and daughter Amanda, and great-granddaughter Sydney; James Davis and his wife, Kathy, and their daughters Sarah and Audrey; Esther Davis and her son Quinn, and great-granddaughter Beatrize; Ruth and her husband, Gary Selby, and their daughters Tara and Tiffany; and Lois Davis. Survivors also include brothers Kenneth Dryer, Chester Dryer, Vernon Dryer; sisters Thelma Pierce and Mary Lemke; several nieces, nephews, and many friends. Trevie was cherished by everyone around her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at 2:00pm at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar, MO with Bro. Dean Winfiel and Bro. Heath Berry officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, Missouri. Music will be provided by pianist Ramona Dryer and Mt. Zion Church. Casketbearers are Gary Selby, Bill Dryer, Danny Dryer, Bryce Mueller, Kelly Winfiel, and Kyle Winfiel. Honorary Casketbearers are Bob Dryer, Kenneth Dryer, Chester Dryer, and Vernon Dryer. Arrangements under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church c/o Butler Funeral Home, 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Trevie Jean Davis

January 2, 1926 - April 12, 2012