Marie B. Davisson, 87, of Largo, died January 4, 2015. She was born in Rogers, Arkansas and came here in 1954 from Kansas.
She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a 60-year member of Clearwater First Assembly of God. Marie, in her later years, had a passion for sewing clothing for the children of Haiti. She sewed literally hundreds of outfits, and sent them to Haiti through Love A Child.
She was predeceased by her parents, John & Lula Bentley, her brother, Harold Lee “Jack” Bentley, her sister Virginia (Owen) Fairchild, and a great niece, Kenyette Bushey.
She is survived by her daughter, Shalah Dobson, her sister in law, Sally Bentley, niece, Carol (Ken) Hatcher, nephew Bill (Mary) Fairchild, nephews, Greg & Doug Bentley, nephew Michael Bushey, nephew, Kenny (Kim) Hatcher, niece, Kayla (Guillermo) Tol Alva, nephews Gatlin & McKinnon Hatcher, Tyler Bentley, Zachary Bentley, and Stephen Tol, nieces, Kayslee Hatcher, Leilani Bushey, and Brooke Bentley. Visitation will begin 10:00 am and her funeral will start at 11:00 am Saturday, January 10th at First Assembly of God, 1739 S. Martin L. King Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Burial will be at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to “Love A Child“, PO BOX #60063, Ft. Myers, FL 33906.
Shalah,
I have heard you brag on your mom so many times and she felt the same way about you. You two were a team. Marie did so much for the kingdom. May God bless her memory I know we will never forget her.
Jim & Kim Rudolph
Marie was as beautiful in life as she is in death! What a lovely heritage she leaves behind. May all the family and friends find comfort and peace knowing that soon we will all be together again and in our final home.
My deepest sympathies to you and yours. Heaven has sincerely received the most gracious of angels.
Shalah,
Words are inadequate, of course, but our prayers are not. I lost my father two years ago and he was the best part of me and it is still difficult and lonely. I have learned to just take a day at a time, like the old hymn says and God is faithful to see you through this time.
My confort rest in that we will be reunited again someday and this is just the beginning, which I know you know all this, but it also lets you know, others have gone donw this road also.
Our continued prayers…Linda & Gerry Lee
Dear Shalah,
It is with deep sympathy that I send this little note to you knowing your heart is hurting very much.
Over the past 4 or so years as I got to know your mom…. I will always remember her with much fondness & I remember her enthusiasm & her smile. She was such a dear heart & a beautiful person inside as well as outside.
God must of needed a very sweet angel to join Him in Heaven.
Knowing how close you were to your mom & the love you shared is something to treasure all your life. My prayers are for the Lord to help you through this very sorrowful time knowing that you will one day be with your mom again in Heaven.
With love, hugs & prayers,
Ann Lloyd
So sorry for your loss Shalah. Your mom was a gracious lady and I am sure she will be missed by everyone she knew. She lived a Godly life and raised a wonderful daughter. She is with God which is our goal so she made it! Prayers for you and your whole family. I can understand your feelings at this time because I have gone through it. Love to you. JT and Dorothy
Dearest Shalah,
So very sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
Blessings in Christ.
All my love,
Betsy
Dear Shalah,
What a lovely lady your mother is! What unconditional love she gave to those in her life! I know that your heart will ache for this loss in your life. Nothing can keep that from happening. The Lord has promised to be close to the broken-hearted! What a comfort He is to us in our grief. He feels the pain you’re going through, and He has promised never to leave you! May His love be the healing balm you’ll need to get through the upcoming days, weeks, months, years! Please know you are loved and cared for. Be strengthend in the knowledge that you are being covered in prayer.
I love you, Shalah!
Your sister in the Lord,
Sharon
I am sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Shalah,
Scott and I are sorry for your loss. We remember her as faithful member of First Assembly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Scott and Gayle Shell
Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. She will be missed by her family, friends, and the many people she blessed through her ministries. What a lovely legacy she leaves behind for her beautiful daughter, Shalah, who is following her Mother’s Godly example.
Shalah, I am so sorry for your loss. Know you’re in our prayers and that we are lifting your arms high even as you struggle to do it yourself. Love you!
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are here for you.
Only God can give you peace at this time. I remember Marie as a sweet loving person and was not surprised when I read she made dressed for “Love a Child”. Praying for you. Remember the good times you shared and with time it won:t hurt so bad. Peace and love.
Sue Banks Garfield
So very sorry Shalah.
Shalah,
Your mom’s picture is just as I remember her! I loved her much! I have such great memories of my time in your home. I love you and I’m praying for you!
Shalah you were Blessed with an amazing mother and friend! You took amazing care of her and she’ll never forget that. As much as loved Maria here, God loved her more!! He has gained an amazing and diligent angel!
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal.”!!!
God Bless,
Mindy, Rafael, Tanner & Sophia Acevedo
Our prayers go out to you at this time of great loss. May the abundant peace of God be with you and on those difficult days may your heart be filled with the wonderful memories that you will come to cherish. Our time here is but as a fleeting vapor compared to the time of eternity that awaits us, where our lives will be full and complete.
Dear Shalah,
Thinking fondly of your mother and the wonderful testimony and legacy she leaves behind as a true servant of God. This temporary life is just a rehearsal for the everlasting life we will spend in our Heavenly Father’s presence. Marie was a beautiful christian with a loving and compassionate heart. She ran a great race and kept steadfast and true. Nothing ever prepares us when we have to temporary say farewell to those we love, but thank God for peace and love that passes all understanding. We pray that the Lord himself will comfort you and turn your mourning into joy through the love and memories you have of your sweet mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Charles and Becky Jackson
I knew Marie mainly from Lavern Dobson a close friend and employer. Lavern spoke of Marie and Shalah quite often. Marie will be missed greatly.We will see Her in Heaven someday.
To Our Dearest Ms. Dobson,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always and with all the love we have.
Your mom was a wonderful human being and thru you she will always live. All her passions for children and her fabulous traits are seen in you.
The loss of a mother is, sadly, one that we must endure, of course with tremendous emotion. You gave your all to care for her and that in itself is a true testament to the person you are.
With our love, the entire Perkins and Butler families
Shalah,
It’s very hard to lose a mom. You two were a team. All of your friends know what a great daughter and friend you were to Marie. Blessings be upon you.
I knew that I knew Marie when I was growing up and found from Carol Fairchild Hatcher this “Yes Ciana she worked for your Dad and you and I lit candles at her wedding. Your Dad use to tease her about helping him when he would vaccinate your horses or someone’s” . I am so sorry that I did not have contact during the years. I wish healing for the family and prayers for their loss. I’m sure my Dad (Dr. Buckmaster) will continue to tease her after reuniting with her. Ciana Buckmaster High
Very nice lady. Have not seen in years but shopped at my business Bob & Daughter for a long time. I remember her well. Sympathy and prayers to the family.
Shalah, I am so sorry for this very sad loss. There are no words to heal your sorrow, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Martha
What a lovely Christian lady. She raised a lovely Christian daughter and served the Lord and enjoyed a wonderful life. Prayers and blessings to all who are missing her.
Dear Shalah, it has been years since I have seen or spoke to you and Marie but over the years have thought about you both often. My deepest sympathies to you on the lost of your Mother she was such a sweet lady. God blessing be with you. With Regards Pamela “Bell” Renew