Mrs. Mary Gewen Davis Vernor
September 4, 1939 - May 8, 2018
Mary Gewen Davis Vernor, age 78, of DeWitt went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, May 8th, 2018, at the DeWitt Nursing Home with her family at her side. Mary was educated in the DeWitt Public School System and worked as school secretary for 37 years. Mary was a member of Belleview Baptist Church in Ethel, where she played the piano for many years. Mary was born September 4, 1939 to Monroe and Arcola Davis. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Mattie Louise Davis; four brothers Calvin Wesley Davis, Mickey Duane Davis, Maxie Donal Davis, and Monroe Garland Davis, Jr.. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years James Vernor; one daughter Kay Fisher (Palmer) of DeWitt; two grandchildren Glen Fisher (Crystal) of DeWitt and Katie Mahfouz (Eric) of Stuttgart; five great grandchildren Leah and Micah Fisher of DeWitt, and Josiah, Walter, and Titus Mahfouz of Stuttgart; three brothers Marlin Davis (Carolyn) of Paris, AR, Prentice Davis (Sue) and Mark Davis (Brandi) both of DeWitt. Mary was blessed with several nieces and nephews, and an abundance of friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 May 10 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Mary Gewen Davis Vernor, age 78, of DeWitt went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, May 8th, 2018, at the DeWitt Nursing Home with her family at her side. Mary was educated in the DeWitt Public School System and worked as school secretary... View Obituary & Service Information