Ms. Lawanda Davis

August 5, 1953 - September 23, 2021

Ms. Lawanda Davis “Gwen”, 68 yrs. old, of Magnolia, AR, passed away Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, at John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, AR. Missionary Lawanda “Gwen” Davis was born on August 05, 1953, to Mrs. Missouri Beck and Mr. David Carter in Magnolia, Arkansas. She graduated from Walker High School in 1970 and attended Southern State College now known as SAU. Mrs. Davis spent her entire life helping and teaching others. From being a great substitute teacher with Walker School District to spending 8 years working as a team assistant helping many youths in the community at South Arkansas Youth Services. Mrs. Davis then spent 18 years with the Division of Children and Family Services until her retirement in 2015. Mrs. Davis was also a member of the Royal Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Lodge of Electa Chapter No. 340 McNeil, AR. Mrs. Davis was joined in marriage to Will Davis on August 04, 1982. To this union, five children were born. A God-fearing woman who wore many hats throughout the years in several churches. The one title many knew her as was Missionary Davis. Due to her health declining and it being placed on her heart Mrs. Davis later founded her own ministry in 2019 called True Living Word of God. She held services out of her home every Sunday until the very end. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents; husband Will; brothers LeMorris Johnson, Verde Johnson, and David Carter; and sister Marilyn Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory: five daughters: April Freeman, Crystal Carter-Davis, Frankie Davis, Willa Davis, Glinda Davis all of Magnolia, AR; three sons: Kevin (Ruth) Carter of San Antonio, TX, Lionel (Artica) Davis, Gregory (Brittany) Davis, Willie (Cindy) Davis all of Magnolia, AR; One Sister: Pauline Johnson; three adopted children: DeWayne Bonner, Jennifer Turner, and Crystal Carter; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and additional relatives, friends, and church family. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, AR at 3:00 p.m., with burial to follow at West Cemetery in Magnolia, AR, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Pastor Joyce Easter, eulogist. Visitation will be Friday, October 1st, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required to Wear A Mask While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.