McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, Inc. | Blytheville, AR

Obituary For Dorothy Jean Gardner Davis

Dorothy Jean Gardner Davis was born September 1, 1949 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Thomas and Leah Webb Gardner. As a child, Dorothy attended Southside Church of Christ and later in her adult life she united with New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. While living in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dorothy became a member of Christway Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Roderick Torrence. Dorothy was a local business owner in the 1980’s and 1990’s as part owner in the original Ebony Social Club and the owner and operator of Stewart and Brothers Grocery. She was a 1967 graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School, later becoming Secretary of the Harrisonites, Inc. for several years. She attended Mississippi County Community College (MCCC). Dorothy received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Philander-Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas and in 2012 her Master of Business Administration Degree from Webster University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Leah, her husband, John Davis, four brothers, Thomas Gardner, II, William Gardner, Arthur Glen Gardner, and Jimmie Gardner. Dorothy transitioned from this life Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 70. Her memories will be cherished by her children, Reginald (Carolyn) Stewart, Valerie Stewart, Derrick (Wyvonia) Singleton, and Jeffrey Walker all of Blytheville, Arkansas; Lahronda Davis, LyTrone Davis, and Nicole Davis all of Little Rock, Arkansas; her sisters, Pricilla Russell of Indianapolis, Indiana; Tammy Gardner of Blytheville, Arkansas and Jean Gardner of Missouri; her brothers, James Douglas Gardner of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Vincent Gardner; her grandchildren; Tierra Stewart, Swaniqua Jordan, Jacqueline Williams, Raven Stewart, JeKyra Walker Beal, and Nicole Davis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives friends. A one hour walk through visitation will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Private funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon at New Immanuel Baptist Church, South Elm Street. Reverend Burton Furlow is the pastor. Reverend Roderick Torrence will deliver the eulogy. In accordance with the State of Arkansas COVID-19 guidelines, no more than 50 people will be allowed to gather inside of New Immanuel Missionary Church at one time during the visitation. The practice social distancing of 6-feet will be observed. Face masks are required to be worn by all family and friends attending the visitation and funeral services. McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is incharge of services and arrangements.

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Omg, I just found out and my heart is extremely heavy. My condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. Truly a remarkable woman and good friend. Love Cecee I'm going to miss you 😪 Ms.Dorothy. RIL

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Our Prayers & Love too you all. My Friend & Wisdom. I'll cherish my wonderful memories with her. Kimley & Erica Knowles-Jackson

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My Heart & Prayers are with your Family!!

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I was so sorry to hear of her passing. I met her many years ago, and she was one of the kindest women I have ever known. Love to her dearest family and friends.

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We pray that the Lord will draw especially near to you, to comfort your heart, bring you the hope of eternal life and fill you with His peace. It is our prayer that the fond memories of our friend Dorothy will sustain you during your time of grief. Blessings to the entire family. Vernon & Consevella James (Christway MBC)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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