Mary Nell Cloud Davis

Mary Nell was a spunky lady who loved deeply and shared her joy with everyone she met. She had a special fondness for gospel music, especially when played on any instrument, and she could often be found surrounded by family, enjoying her mother’s biscuits and chicken and dumplings, with chocolate pie for dessert.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Nell led a rich and purposeful life. She served as a Girl Scout troop leader and found joy in crafts such as needlepoint, plastic canvas, and quilting. She was also an avid people watcher and loved sitting outside, watching the cars go by. Above all, she had an unwavering faith and a deep desire for others to know Jesus.She was a lifelong member at Barron Road Baptist Church.

Mary Nell is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gerald Davis; her daughter Gwendolyn Foster (Rob) of Pittsburg, Kansas; and her special “adopted daughter” Christy Moore of Bossier City, Louisiana. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Linda Jones, brother-in-law Charles Davis, grandchildren Angela Mohnkern, Nathan Dodd (Serena), and Dominic Yanez (Devon); great-grandchildren Alexis Hobbs (Ty), Carey Dodd, Mason Mohnkern, Macy Mohnkern, and Caden Dodd; and great-great-granddaughter Addelyn Kate Hobbs, expected to arrive in December 2025.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Dewanna Davis King; her parents Tommy and Essie Cloud; her brother Thomas Cloud; and her grandson-in-law Andy Mohnkern.

Mary Nell also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who will cherish her memory.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local food pantry in Mary Nell’s memory.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the entire Mohnkern household for their loving care during her later years, as well as to Conway Regional Home Health and Arkansas Hospice for their compassion and support.