Phyllis H. Davidson

Phyllis Holt Davidson, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2016 surrounded by loving friends and caregivers. She was born on July, 29, 1930 to Marion Earl and Bertha Dreher Holt. She grew up in Eudora and Little Rock, graduating from Little Rock High School in 1948. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Walter Davidson and her sister, Earline H. Calhoun.

She is survived by her sisters, Kathleen H. Just of San Francisco, California and Betty Sue Dunnam of Fernandina Beach, Florida, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

During her long life, Phyllis’ priorities were evident: faith, family, friendships and commitment to volunteer service. In all she excelled. After her niece, Kathleen P. Cantrell and her nephew, Frank P. Cantrell were grown and moved to different parts of the country, she still remained a vibrant and indispensable part of their lives and daily routine.

Phyllis was a member of First United Methodist Church and Seekers Bible Class. She was a 50 plus year member of Chapter 7 P.E.O., and active in Methodist Village Auxiliary. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Methodist Health and Rehab and Peachtree Hospice for their exemplary care for Phyllis during her final days.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00pm at Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UAFS Foundation, P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649, designated for Phyllis and Walter Endowment; Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind Road, Suite 4, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901 or First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.

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