Mrs. Martha Mae Davis

December 28, 1935 - May 21, 2021

Martha Mae Davis was born on December 28, 1935 in Canfield, Arkansas to the late Lessie and Pearl Sasser. She peacefully departed her earthly life on May 21, 2021 in her home in Lewisville, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Martha Mae Davis attended high school at Bumpham High School in Bradley, Arkansas. At an early age she joined Union Hill Baptist Church then became an active member until her death at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Lewisville, Arkansas. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her siblings (four sisters): Pearline Armstrong, Jearldine Powell, Athril Lee Jenkins, Rosie Strickland and eight brothers: Leon Sasser, Floyd Sasser, Hollis Sasser, Lloyd Sasser, Lessie Sasser Jr., W.B. Sasser, O.V. (Shepard) Sasser, and Jewel Sasser. She married the late Joe Davis Jr. to whom their union blessed them with six children: Joe Davis III, who preceded her in death, & Jeanette Davis (Lewisville), Loran Strickland (Lewisville), Bobby Joe Davis & Rose Ford (Lewisville), Maxine Matlock & Floyd Matlock Jr. (Lewisville), Dorothy Jean Davis (Lewisville), and Cynthia Burks & Calvin Horton (Lewisville). Martha Mae Davis leaves to cherish her memory: 17 grandchildren (1 preceded in death Tonya Strickland), 55 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-great grandchildren, and 3 special grandchildren Amos Strickland, Tony Davis, Bruce Sasser, and a host of nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, May 29th, 2021, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Lewisville, AR, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Eulogist Rev. R.J. Grissom. Visitation will be held Friday, {May 28th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 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.