Jacqueline A. Davis

Jacqueline A. Davis, 86, Joplin, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Freeman Hospital following an illness. She was born Aug. 24, 1922, in Wichita, KS, to Chester and Francis Laws.

She was a lifetime area resident.

Jacqueline married Russell Davis on June 13, 1947, in Joplin.

She worked for five years at Vickers as an office bookkeeper. She worked at the downtown Macy’s store as a sales clerk for more than 10 years. She retired from Meeker Leather Company where she was an office assistant.

Jacqueline was a member of several Joplin women’s clubs as well as bridge clubs. She was a real movie enthusiast, enjoying a variety of movies with her Saturday movie group. She always had a love for swimming and was an avid gardener.

She was a member of South Joplin Christian Church and taught classes. She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout mom.
Her labor of love was the devotion and loving care of her youngest daughter, Jill. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Chester Bud Law; and her son-in-law, Leo Green.

Survivors include her children – Janet Green – El Dorado Springs, Jeff Davis, and wife, Sara – Riverton, KS, and Jill Davis, of the home; grandchildren include – Justin and Julie Graham, and Cindy Graham, all of Springfield, Ben and Nicholette Davis – Fayetteville, AR, and Bethany Davis – Lawrence, KS; great-grandchildren, Zach and Turner Graham – Springfield.

Services were held at Parker Mortuary on Monday, May 11. Burial was in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.